Use of succimer as an alternative antidote in copper sulfate poisoning: A case report

Copper sulfate is widely used as a fungicide and pesticide. Acute copper poisoning rare but potentially lethal in severe cases. can lead to cellular damage of red blood cells, hepatocytes, myocytes. Toxic effects include intravascular hemolysis, acute tubular necrosis and, rhabdomyolysis. A 76-year-old man presented with vomiting epigastric pain. He had ingested copper-containing (about 13.5 g sulfate) while attempting suicide 2 hours prior presentation. From day 3 at the hospital, laboratory findings suggesting hemolysis were noted increased serum creatinine level. was treated chelating agent, dimercaptosuccinic acid (succimer). His anemia kidney injury gradually resolved 19-day regimen succimer. Our case suggests that succimer be for when other agents are not available.