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Penicillamine - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions - Warnings

Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Penicillamine, brand names include Cuprimine and Depen, is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Drugs A-Z - Penicillamine Tablets/Capsules (Cuprimine, Depen)

Patient education for penicillamine tablets or capsules (Cuprimine, Depen). Penicillamine helps to treat Wilson's disease (too much copper in the body); rheumatoid arthritis; and iron, mercury, arsenic, or lead poisoning. Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) can also help to prevent kidney stones.

The Facts Of DMARDs

Learn about disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs such as methotrexate and gold.

Penicillamine

Penicillamine can reduce the swelling and stiffness in your joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis. This drug is considered an older DMARD.

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