succimer
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- succimer
- Brand Names
- Chemet
- Application Number
- NDA019998
- Sponsor
- Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 1
- Dosage Forms
- CAPSULE
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- SUCCIMER
Indications and Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CHEMET is indicated for the treatment of lead poisoning in pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with blood lead levels above 45 mcg/dL. CHEMET is a lead chelator indicated for the treatment of lead poisoning in pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with blood lead levels above 45 mcg/dL. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use CHEMET is not indicated for prophylaxis of lead poisoning in a lead-containing environment. ( 1 ) CHEMET does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is not indicated to treat encephalopathy associated with lead toxicity. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use CHEMET is not indicated for prophylaxis of lead poisoning in a lead-containing environment. CHEMET does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is not indicated to treat encephalopathy associated with lead toxicity.