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    Penicillamine Information

    Penicillamine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Penicillamine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Penicillamine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



    Penicillamine Benefits & Uses

    Penicillamine is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    Penicillamine Dosage & How to Take

    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
    • Disease: Wilson's Disease
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 4 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Wilson's Disease
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 4 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
    • Disease: Wilson's Disease
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 4 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 weeks
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: Cystinuria
    • Before or After Meal: Before meal
    • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
    • Dosage Form: Capsule
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice


    Penicillamine Side Effects

    Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Penicillamine is used -

    Moderate

    • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

    Mild

    • Skin Rash
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Diarrhoea
    • Loss of appetite

    Common

    Penicillamine Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Penicillamine safe for pregnant women?


      Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Penicillamine. If you are pregnant, do not take Penicillamine without a doctor's advice.

      Severe
    • Is the use of Penicillamine safe during breastfeeding?


      Information about safety of Penicillamine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

      Unknown
    • What is the effect of Penicillamine on the Kidneys?


      Penicillamine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Penicillamine on the Liver?


      Very few cases of side effects of Penicillamine on the liver have been reported.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Penicillamine on the Heart?


      Very few cases of side effects of Penicillamine on the heart have been reported.

      Mild


    Severe Interaction of Penicillamine with Other Drugs

    Penicillamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Severe

    Moderate



    Penicillamine Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penicillamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Penicillamine

    • Is this Penicillamine habit forming or addictive?


      Penicillamine does not cause addiction.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      Penicillamine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Penicillamine should be used only after doctor's advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      Penicillamine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

      No

    Penicillamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Penicillamine


      There is no information on the effects of taking Penicillamine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

      Unknown
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Penicillamine


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Penicillamine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    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)



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