Medical Definition of Dtpa
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An iron chelating agent with the general properties of the edetates. Dtpa has also been used as a chelator for other metals, such as plutonium.
Pharmacological action: antidotes, chelating agents, iron chelating agents.
Chemical name: Glycine, N,N-bis(2-(bis(carboxymethyl)amino)ethyl)-
(12 Dec 1998)
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