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dimercaprol

dimercaprol (BAL) is a heavy metals chelating agent. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — dimercaprol
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
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0
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Quick answer

dimercaprol (BAL) is a heavy metals chelating agent. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dimercaprol
Brand BAL
Mechanism Heavy metals chelating agent
Target Heavy metals
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Heavy metals chelating agent

Primary target: Heavy metals

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Frequently asked questions

What is dimercaprol?

dimercaprol (BAL) is a heavy metals chelating agent. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dimercaprol?

BAL is a marketed brand name for dimercaprol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of dimercaprol?

dimercaprol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.