CHEMET

Drug Name: CHEMET

CHEMET DESCRIPTION:
SUCCIMER - ORAL (SUX-sim-er)

COMMON CHEMET BRAND NAME(S):
Chemet

CHEMET SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, loose stools, metallic taste in mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, watery eyes and headache may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: blood in stool, back or stomach pain, tingling or numbness of hands or feet, rash, mouth sores. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: irregular heartbeat, change in the amount of urine, persistent sore throat, persistent fever. If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE CHEMET:
CHEMET: Take CHEMET by mouth, generally for a 19 day course of treatment, as directed by your doctor. If further treatment is necessary, it will usually begin after a 2 week break. Do not take CHEMET for longer than 3 weeks without a break. The number of courses of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Take CHEMET exactly as prescribed. Do not stop using CHEMET unless told to do so by your doctor. If the patient is unable to swallow capsules, the capsules may be opened and the contents sprinkled on soft food or placed on a spoon and taken with fruit juice. Drink plenty of fluids while you are on CHEMET.

CHEMET USES:
CHEMET is used for treatment of lead poisoning.

CHEMET PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: kidney or liver disease, previous treatment for lead poisoning, any allergies. CHEMET may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. CHEMET can lower the body's ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any signs of infection such as fever, chills, or persistent sore throat. CHEMET should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether CHEMET passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using CHEMET is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

CHEMET DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: other chelating agents (e.g., calcium EDTA). Also report any medications you take that can cause drowsiness, such as: sleeping pills, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and- cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. CHEMET may interfere with certain lab tests. Notify laboratory personnel that you are using CHEMET. CHEMET can cause false positive results for ketones in urine when using certain reagent strips (e.g., Ketostix). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

CHEMET OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose include loss of appetite, vomiting, and blood in vomit or stool.

CHEMET NOTES:
Do not share CHEMET with others. It is important to remove the source of lead exposure. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details on identifying and avoiding sources of lead exposure. Blood lead levels, laboratory and medical tests will be performed to monitor for side effects or response to treatment.

MISSED CHEMET DOSE:
If you miss a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.

CHEMET STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 - 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.