Penicillamine
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Penicillamine, sold under the brand name of Cuprimine among others, is a medication primarily used for the treatment of Wilson's disease.[1] It is also used for people with kidney stones who have high urine cystine levels, rheumatoid arthritis, and various heavy metal poisonings.[1][2] It is taken by mouth.[2]
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Trade names | Cuprimine, Cuprenyl, Depen, others |
Other names | D-penicillamine |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a618021 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth (capsules) |
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Bioavailability | Variable |
Metabolism | Liver |
Elimination half-life | 1 hour |
Excretion | Kidney |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.136 |
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Formula | C5H11NO2S |
Molar mass | 149.21 g·mol−1 |
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Penicillamine was approved for medical use in the United States in 1970.[1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[3]