Antirheumatic Agent
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Penicillamine should never be used casually. Each patient should remain constantly under the close supervision of the physician. Patients should be warned to report promptly any symptoms suggesting toxicity.
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INDICATIONS Penicillamine capsules are indicated in the treatment of Wilson's disease, cystinuria, and in patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis who have failed to respond to an adequate trial of conventional therapy. Available evidence suggests that penicillamine capsules are not of value in ankylosing spondylitis.
Penicillamine is a drug with a high incidence of untoward reactions, some of which are potentially fatal. Therefore, it is mandatory that patients receiving penicillamine therapy remain under close medical supervision throughout the period of drug administration (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ).
Except for the treatment of Wilson's disease or certain patients with cystinuria, use of penicillamine during pregnancy is contraindicated (see WARNINGS ). Although breast milk studies have not been reported in animals or humans, mothers on therapy with penicillamine should not nurse their infants.
Pregnancy (label summary): Pregnancy Category D (see WARNINGS, Pregnancy ) Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers See CONTRAINDICATIONS.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Penicillamine used for?
INDICATIONS Penicillamine capsules are indicated in the treatment of Wilson's disease, cystinuria, and in patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis who have failed to respond to an adequate trial of conventional therapy.
What are the side effects of Penicillamine?
Penicillamine is a drug with a high incidence of untoward reactions, some of which are potentially fatal. Therefore, it is mandatory that patients receiving penicillamine therapy remain under close medical supervision throughout the period of drug administration (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ).
Who should not take Penicillamine?
Except for the treatment of Wilson's disease or certain patients with cystinuria, use of penicillamine during pregnancy is contraindicated (see WARNINGS ). Although breast milk studies have not been reported in animals or humans, mothers on therapy with penicillamine should not nurse their infants.
Does Penicillamine have a boxed warning?
Penicillamine should never be used casually. Each patient should remain constantly under the close supervision of the physician. Patients should be warned to report promptly any symptoms suggesting toxicity.
Can I take Penicillamine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Pregnancy Category D (see WARNINGS, Pregnancy ) Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers See CONTRAINDICATIONS.
What is the dose of Penicillamine?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Penicillamine?
Penicillamine is used for: INDICATIONS Penicillamine capsules are indicated in the treatment of Wilson's disease, cystinuria, and in patients with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis who have failed to respond to an adequate trial of conventional therapy. It belongs to the class: Antirheumatic Agent. Common side eff…
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