B A L Injection
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
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.
Before 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 of B A L Injection
- Heavy metal toxicity
Benefits of B A L Injection
In Heavy metal toxicity
Heavy metal toxicity happens when harmful metals like arsenic, gold, or mercury build up in the body, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, weakness, confusion, and organ damage. B A L Injection helps remove these metals from the body, reducing their harmful effects and supporting recovery.
How to use B A L Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How B A L Injection works
B A L Injection is a chelating agent. It works on the sulfhydryl groups and reverse the binding of sulfhydryl-containing enzymes causing toxicity.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with B A L Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of B A L Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
B A L Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
B A L Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
B A L Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
B A L Injection is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take B A L Injection?
If you miss a dose of B A L Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- B A L Injection is used to treat poisoning by certain heavy metals (such as lead, arsenic, mercury, gold, bismuth).
- In a poisoning situation, it may not be possible to tell your caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you have received B A L Injection.
- In an emergency situation, it may not be possible before you are treated with B A L Injectionl to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. However, make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows that you have received this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkylthiols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
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FAQs
What is B A L Injection used for?
B A L Injection is given by doctors to treat poisoning by certain heavy metals, especially arsenic, gold, and mercury. It is also used to treat acute lead poisoning (when combined with another medicine called edetate calcium disodium)
Can B A L Injection treat all types of metal poisoning?
No, B A L Injection should not be used for poisoning from iron, cadmium, or selenium since the treatment can actually make these types of poisoning worse, particularly harming the kidneys. It is also not effective for chronic mercury poisoning or some other metals like antimony or bismuth.
Who should not receive this B A L Injection?
B A L Injection generally should not be used if the person has severe liver disease, except in some specific cases after arsenic poisoning has caused jaundice. If kidney problems develop during treatment, the medicine may need to be stopped or used only with extreme caution.
What severe side effects of B A L Injection require emergency attention?
Get urgent medical help if you experience severe side effects of B A L Injection, such as allergic reactions (such as swelling, trouble breathing, or rash), severe pain at the injection site, convulsions, collapse, or loss of consciousness. An overdose can cause vomiting, seizures, and stupor that may last several hours.
Can B A L Injection raise blood pressure or heart rate?
Yes, a rise in blood pressure and a fast heartbeat are common after receiving B A L Injection, especially with higher doses. Your doctor will monitor your vital signs closely during treatment.
How quickly should B A L Injection treatment begin for it to work best?
B A L Injection treatment works best if it is started as soon as possible after poisoning. Therapy must be started promptly and continued at frequent intervals in doses recommended by your doctor, depending on the metal involved and severity.
Is B A L Injection addictive or likely to be abused?
No, B A L Injection is not addictive and does not cause dependence or abuse.
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