Cuprimine
Active Ingredient(s): PenicillamineFDA Approved: * December 4, 1970
Pharm Company: * MERCK
Category: Arthritis
Penicillamine, sold under the brand name of Cuprimine among others, is a medication primarily used for the treatment of Wilson's disease.[1] It is also used for people with kidney stones who have high urine cystine levels, rheumatoid arthritis, and various heavy metal poisonings.[1][2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Adverse effects 3 Chemistry 4 History 5 Cost 6 References 7 External links Medical uses ... [wikipedia]
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