Penicillamine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cuprimine, Depen
Category- Antidote, to heavy metals
- antirheumatic, disease-modifying
- antiurolithic,
cystine calculi
- chelating agent
DescriptionPenicillamine
(pen-i-SIL-a-meen)
is used in the treatment of medical problems such as Wilson's disease (too
much copper in the body) and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, it is used to prevent
kidney stones. Penicillamine may also be used for other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
In addition to the helpful effects of this medicine, it has side effects
that can be very serious. Before you take penicillamine, be sure that you
have discussed the use of it with your doctor.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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