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Artamin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Wilson's Disease. Artamin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Artamin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Artamin include Fever, Joint pain, Itching or burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Artamin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Artamin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Artamin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Artamin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Artamin related warnings section.
Artamin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Aplastic Anemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Artamin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Artamin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Artamin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Artamin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Artamin safe for pregnant women?
Artamin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Artamin without medical advice.
Is the use of Artamin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Artamin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Artamin on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Artamin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Artamin on the Liver?
Artamin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Artamin on the Heart?
Artamin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Artamin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artamin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Artamin habit forming or addictive?
Artamin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Artamin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Artamin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Artamin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Artamin
There is no information on the effects of taking Artamin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Artamin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Artamin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 907
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cuprimine® (penicillamine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; D-Penamine (d-penicillamine)