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Drug profile · INN

succimer

succimer (CHEMET) is a lead chelating agent. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — succimer
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

succimer (CHEMET) is a lead chelating agent. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN succimer
Brand CHEMET
Mechanism Lead chelating agent
Target Lead
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Lead chelating agent

Primary target: Lead

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. succimer Unknown · Ultragenyx UK · Lead Poisoning

Frequently asked questions

What is succimer?

succimer (CHEMET) is a lead chelating agent. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for succimer?

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

What is the US approval status of succimer?

succimer 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.