Medicine detail

Penicillamine

Used for: 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.

Imported medicine concept Imported reference ID 6027
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What It Is Used For

Used for: 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.

Active Ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

Chemical Name

PENICILLAMINE

Common Brands

Penicillamine

Generic / Alternate Names

PENICILLAMINE

Tracking Note

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