Penicillamine
- Generic Name
- Penicillamine
- Brand Names
- Cuprimine, Depen
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C5H11NO2S
- CAS Number
- 52-67-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- GNN1DV99GX
- Background
Penicillamine is a pharmaceutical of the chelator class. The pharmaceutical form is D-penicillamine, as L-penicillamine is toxic (it inhibits the action of pyridoxine). It is an α-amino acid metabolite of penicillin, although it has no antibiotic properties.
- Indication
For treatment of Wilson's disease, cystinuria and active rheumatoid arthritis.
- Associated Conditions
- Cystinuria, Lead Poisoning, Wilson's Disease, Refractory Rheumatoid arthritis, Severe Rheumatoid arthritis
- Associated Therapies
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