Answer: Dimercaprol
Dimercaprol sequesters the arsenic away from blood proteins and is used in treating acute arsenic poisoning. The most important side effect is hypertension.
It also treats mercury, gold, lead, and other toxic metal poisonings. In addition, previously, it has been used to treat Wilson's disease.
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Reference:
Ratnaike RN. Acute and chronic arsenic toxicity. Postgrad Med J. 2003 Jul;79(933):391-6. doi: 10.1136/pmj.79.933.391. PMID: 12897217; PMCID: PMC1742758.
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