Successful treatment of inorganic mercury neurotoxicity with N-acetyl-penicillamine despite an adverse reaction

Larry Markowitz; Herbert H. Schaumburg

doi:10.1212/wnl.30.9.1000

Successful treatment of inorganic mercury neurotoxicity with N-acetyl-penicillamine despite an adverse reaction

Larry Markowitz, Herbert H. Schaumburg

Neurology

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A man developed tremor after prolonged occupational exposure to metallic mercury. Treatment with N-acetyl-penicillamine resulted in marked clinical improvement despite untoward side effects. These side effects resolved after antihistamine treatment and conclusion of therapy. The decision to complete the therapeutic regimen despite an adverse reaction was justified by the striking clinical improvement.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1000-1001
Number of pages	2
Journal	Neurology
Volume	30
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.30.9.1000
State	Published - Sep 1980

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