FDA drug class
Lead Chelators list
Every FDA-approved prescription drug the FDA NDC directory tags with the Lead Chelator [EPC] class, with brand names and DEA schedules.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
The FDA NDC directory lists 3 single-ingredient drugs in this class: edetate, pentetic acid, succimer.
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Lead Chelators (3)
| Drug | Brand names | Type | NDC listings | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edetate | None listed | Single ingredient | 1 | Not controlled |
| Pentetic acid | Draximage Dtpa | Single ingredient | 2 | Not controlled |
| Succimer | Chemet, NephroScan | Single ingredient | 2 | Not controlled |
FDA established pharmacologic class: Lead Chelator [EPC].
Questions
What drugs are Lead Chelators?
The FDA NDC directory lists 3 single-ingredient drugs in this class: edetate, pentetic acid, succimer.
Where does this list come from?
From the established pharmacologic class (EPC) field FDA publishes for each listing in the NDC directory. A drug is listed when most of its prescription listings carry the class.