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| Active Ingredient | PENICILLAMINE |
| Therapeutic Class | HEAVY METAL ANTAGONISTS |
| Indications | Acute copper (or lead) poisoning, Wilson's disease. Third line drug for rheumatoid arthritis (to reduce cystine levels). |
| Caution |
Epigastric pain, nausea, rash c.f. prescribing in renal disease p. 34 |
| Dose Range | Adult: 1-2g daily in divided doses (In R. A: 125mg-250mg with doses increases over a 3-4 mth period to a maximum of 1.5g). Pediatric: 2.5-10mg/kg twice daily . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |