Penicillamine

Penicillamine is essentially an anti-rheumatic drug that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, by slowing its progression and improving daily functionality. This medication is also used to treat Wilson’s disease, which basically is the excessive accumulation of copper in the body. It is a metal-binding agent that helps to remove this excess copper.

This medicine should not be prescribed:

• if you are allergic to any ingredient in it or penicillin
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• if you have kidney problems
• if you are using anti-malarial or cytotoxic medicine

This medication is to be taken on an empty stomach, either an hour before a meal or two hours after it. Take it two hours before or after medicines containing iron, magnesium, and aluminum. The medicine takes about one to three months to produce its effect.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Hepatitis (Viral Infection Of Liver)

• Increased Homocysteine In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

• Thrombocytopenia

• Renal Impairment

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Protein In Urine

• Reduced Blood Platelets

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Thrombocytopenia

• Anorexia

• Loss Of Taste

• Pancreatitis

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Fever

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  This medication takes about 1 - 3 months to show its effect.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time for which this medicine will remain active within the body is yet to be clinically established.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Penicillamine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medication, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Penicillamine as ingredient

• Atrmin 250mg Capsule

  Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Penicitin 250Mg Capsule

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Cilamin 250Mg Capsule

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Aaramine 250mg Capsule

  RR Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Artamin 250mg Capsule

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication works as a chelating agent that combines with excess molecules causing disease. In Wilson’s disease, it combines with excess of copper molecules, whereas in Cystinuria, it combines with cysteine molecules. The complex formed after combination of chelate and excess molecule get excreted out of the body through urine. Thus helps in alleviating the disease pathology.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interact with the following erythromycin, ritonavir, ketoconazole, fluoxetine, nefazodone, quinupristin, cisapride, phenytoin and carbamazepine

• Ques : What is Penicillamine?

  Ans : This medication is essentially an anti-rheumatic drug that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, by slowing its progression and improving daily functionality.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Penicillamine before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : The medicine takes about one to three months to take effect.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Penicillamine?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : Should I use Penicillamine empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken on an empty stomach, either an hour before a meal or two hours after it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Penicillamine?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Penicillamine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/52-67-5

• Penicillamine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00859

• Penicillamine 125 mg film-coated tablets- EMC [Internet] medicines.org.uk. 2017 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2712/smpc