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Penicillamine - oral

(pen-ih-sill-uh-meen)

common brand names: Cuprimine, Depen

Related Drugs : Depen, Depen, Cuprimine

Depen Usage: Penicillamine is used to treat arthritis, Wilson's disease, or to prevent kidney stone formation.

Depen canbe used also for: this medication may also be used for lead poisoning, certain liver conditions, & certain skin conditions.

How to use Depen: Take this medication on an empty stomach one hour before or 2 hours after meals. Avoid taking any other drug, food or milk within in least one hour of taking this. Take each dose with full glass of water & drink plenty of water during therapy with it medication. do not stop taking it medication with out consulting you're doctor.

Depen side effects: Indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea or diarrhea may occur 1-st several days as youre body adjusts to medication. Cough, breathing trouble, mouth sores, hair loss, altered tastes, hot flashes and ringing in the ears may also occur. If any about these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your pharmacist. Notify your healthcare professional if you develop: easy bruising or bleeding, skin rash, fever, sore throat, chills. it medication may cause blood disorders. Laboratory tests will be done periodically to monitor for these effects and to ensure drug is working properly. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're physician or pharmacist.

Depen Precautions: Tell you're doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions, such as: kidney disease, blood disorders, allergies. Penicillamine is not recommended since use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using it drug. it is not known if this tablet passes into breast milk. Consult youre physician before breast-feeding.

Depen pill interactions: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription drug you may take, especially: antacids, anticancer pill, digoxin, gold therapy, iron, pill for malaria, phenylbutazone. Avoid taking any medication within one hour about taking this. don't start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Depen Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Depen special notes: this med may increase your need for vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and iron. Ask your pharmacist if vitamin supplement is necessary while taking this tablet.

If you missed Depen dose: If you miss dose, take this as soon as remembered; do not take it if It's near time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Depen Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Penicillamine