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Dimercaprol (B.A.L.)

An anti-gas warfare agent that is effective against Lewisite (dichloro(2-chlorovinyl)arsine) and formerly known as British Anti-Lewisite or BAL. It acts as a chelating agent and is used in the treatment of arsenic, gold, and other heavy metal poisoning.
Also Known As:
B.A.L.; British Anti-Lewisite; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; 2,3-Dithiopropan-1-o1; BAL in Oil; British Anti-Lewisite Agent; Cadmium 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; Dicaptol; 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol; 2,3 Dithiopropan 1 o1; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, Cadmium; Anti-Lewisite Agent, British; Anti-Lewisite, British; British Anti Lewisite; British Anti Lewisite Agent; Cadmium 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol; Oil, BAL in; in Oil, BAL; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-
Networked: 160 relevant articles (14 outcomes, 8 trials/studies)

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Drug Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Shi, Riyi: 2 articles (01/2021 - 01/2017)
2. Purchase, Rupert: 2 articles (01/2013 - 01/2013)
3. Flora, S J S: 2 articles (10/2008 - 04/2007)
4. Nogueira, C W: 2 articles (03/2008 - 12/2001)
5. Vilensky, Joel A: 2 articles (03/2003 - 09/2002)
6. Amaducci, Alexandra: 1 article (08/2021)
7. Beauchamp, Gillian A: 1 article (08/2021)
8. Gupta, Akshay: 1 article (08/2021)
9. Koons, Andrew: 1 article (08/2021)
10. Lindmark, John D: 1 article (08/2021)

Related Diseases

1. Poisoning
2. Mercury Poisoning (Poisoning, Mercury)
3. Acrodynia (Swift's Disease)
4. Myoclonic Epilepsies (Myoclonic Encephalopathy)
5. Stroke (Strokes)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Penicillamine (Cuprimine)
2. Mercury
3. Dimercaprol (B.A.L.)
4. Mercuric Chloride (Sublimate)
5. Bismuth
6. Succimer (Dimercaptosuccinic Acid)
7. Arsenic
8. Acids
9. Edetic Acid (EDTA)
10. Calcium

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Chelation Therapy (Therapy, Chelation)
3. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
4. Tattooing
5. Intraperitoneal Injections