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

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Joint pain
Itching or burning

Penicillamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Penicillamine safe for pregnant women?

Penicillamine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Penicillamine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Penicillamine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Penicillamine will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Penicillamine on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Penicillamine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Penicillamine on the Liver?

Penicillamine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Penicillamine on the Heart?

Penicillamine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

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

Alemtuzumab

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 -

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Aplastic Anemia
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Penicillamine

Is this Penicillamine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Penicillamine has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Penicillamine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Penicillamine only as per medical 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

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Penicillamine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Penicillamine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Penicillamine.

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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