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Penicillamine

5 known interactions

2 brand names

Indications

Severe active rheumatoid arthritis (administered on expert advice)
Wilson’s disease
Autoimmune hepatitis (used rarely; after disease controlled with corticosteroids)
Cystinuria, therapeutic
Cystinuria, prophylactic

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

5 drug interactions identified for Penicillamine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

Neurological involvement in Wilson's disease...

Side Effects

Common or very common Proteinuria; thrombocytopenia Rare or very rare Alopecia; breast enlargement (males and females); connective tissue disorders; haematuria (discontinue immediately if cause unknow...

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Brand Names

Cilamin(IN)D-Penamine(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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