Depen?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Cuprimine?;Depen?
Brand Names: Canada:
Cuprimine?
Uses
- It is used to treat Wilson's disease.
- It is used to get rid of a protein called cystine from the body.
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- It is used to take some metals from the body.
- Penicillamine helps get rid of cystine from your body.
- It binds with some types of metals to take them from the body.
- It lowers the body's harmful response to diseases of the immune system.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- For patients who have feeding tubes, open the capsule and mix with 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of apple juice. Give in the feeding tube. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Take vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) as you were told by your doctor.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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