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BAL / British Anti Lewisite / Dierlnic / Caprol

B A L

Category

Antidote for Arsenic , Mercury, gold poisoning

Action

Bidentate chelator containing two sulphhydral or thiol (SH) groups

Indication

Antidote for Arsenic , Mercury, gold poisoning

Dose

Dogs and Cats

2.5-5mg/Kg IM repeated every 4 hours for first 1-2 days, every 6 hours for 3rd day and 2 times for next 4 - 10 days until recovery

Large animals

3mg/Kg  IM repeated every 4 hours for first 2 days, every 6 hours for 3rd day and 2 times for next  10 days until recovery

Contraindications

Seizures in higher doses

Rise in BP, Tachycardia, Burning sensation, Inflammation of mucus membrane, sweating, cramps and headache

Adverse Effects

Hepatic insufficiency patients

Iron, Selenium and Cadmium poisoning

Poisoning form ASH3 (Arsine gas)

Impaired renal function

Availability

B.A.L., Dierlnic 100, R- Caprol, Liv Caprol

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