The compound used in the treatment of lead poisoning is:
The compound used in the treatment of lead poisoning is:
Desferrioxime B
EDTA
Cis-platin
penicillamine
Solution
Sodium calcium edetate, a salt of EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra-acetic Acid), is used to bind metals in the chelation therapy, such as for treating mercury and lead poisoning. Cis-platin is used as an anti-cancer drug. penicillamine is used for treating copper poisoning. Desterrioxime B is used for treating iron poisoning.