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BAL 100mg Injection (Rs.292.1)
Composition: Dimercaprol (100mg)
All Details About B A L Injection
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about B A L Injection
Description:
B A L Injection is a chelating agent. It is helpful in removing the heavy metal toxicity (e.g., arsenic, gold or mercury) from the body. It is also used in combination with other drug (sodium calcium edetate) to treat lead poisoning.B A L Injection is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare professional. It is given into muscle for 3 consecutive days. The dose will be given according to body weight and severity of the symptoms.
Nausea, vomiting and headache are some common side effects of this medicine. This is temporary and usually resolves on its own in some time. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or persists for a longer duration.
Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you suffer from blood pressure. If you are taking any iron medicine let your doctor know before the treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask advice from your doctor.
Uses:
- Heavy metal toxicity
Directions For Use:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with B A L Injection. Please consult your doctor.Side Effects:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.B A L Injection is a chelating agent. It works on the sulfhydryl groups and reverse the binding of sulfhydryl-containing enzymes causing toxicity.Warning & Precautions:
B A L Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.FAQs:
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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