2023 [cited 2024 Jan 31]
With a variety of metal ions that could bind competitively with the chelator (e.g., calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and other metals, that typically exceed concentrations of toxic elements), the identity of the metal predominately bound by a chelating agent depends both upon accessibility of the chelator to the tissues, how strongly the metal is already bound in the tissues, how strongly the metal binds to the chelator, and to some extent the relative quantities of various ions [1]
Also, patients with renal impairment should monitor kidney function when taking these medications
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Similarly, those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, polycythemia vera, or sleep apnea require detailed risk-benefit discussions and closer monitoring if proceeding