Penicitin

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Penicitin Information

Penicitin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Wilson's Disease. Other than this, Penicitin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Penicitin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Penicitin also has some side effects, the most common being Fever, Joint pain, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Penicitin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Penicitin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Penicitin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Penicitin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Penicitin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Penicitin in conditions like Kidney Disease, Aplastic Anemia. Some other conditions that can be affected by Penicitin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Penicitin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Penicitin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Penicitin Benefits & Uses

Penicitin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Penicitin 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

Penicitin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Penicitin safe for pregnant women?


    Penicitin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Penicitin safe during breastfeeding?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Penicitin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

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


    Penicitin 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 Penicitin on the Liver?


    Penicitin has very mild side effects on the liver.

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


    Penicitin has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Penicitin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Penicitin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Penicitin

  • Is this Penicitin habit forming or addictive?


    Penicitin is not addictive in nature.

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


    Penicitin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Penicitin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Penicitin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Penicitin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Penicitin


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Penicitin with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Penicitin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Penicitin with alcohol will be.

    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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