ARTAMIN 250MG CAP

Overview

ARTAMIN 250MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

ARTAMIN 250MG CAP is composed of: PENICILLAMINE (250.0 MG)

Penicillamine is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent that binds to excess copper and removes it from the bloodstream. In certain conditions, excess copper can build up in the bloodstream, leading to tissue damage throughout the body. Penicillamine is used to remove excess copper in people with an inherited condition called Wilson’s disease. Penicillamine is also used to reduce urine levels of an amino acid called cysteine, which can cause stones to form in the kidneys and bladder in people with an inherited condition called cystinuria. Penicillamine is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis after other medicines have been tried without success. Penicillamine is not approved to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Usage

PENICILLAMINE is generally used to treat: Wilson’s Disease, Cystinuria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

ARTAMIN 250MG CAP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for ARTAMIN 250MG CAP and its Constituents

Regularly monitor kidney and liver function (every 6 month). Monitor body temperature twice weekly during 1st month of therapy, then every 2 wk for 5 month, then monthly. Counsel patient to report sore throat, fever, infection, non-specific illness, unexplained bleeding or bruising, mouth ulcers or rashes. In cyst in urine, maintain adequate fluid intake (1 pint of fluid before bed and 1 pint of fluid during night). Caution should be exercised in patients who have had previous adverse reactions to gold.

Common Side-Effects

PENICILLAMINE : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite

Rare Side-Effects

PENICILLAMINE : Alopecia, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Cough, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Breathing, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Mouth Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Arms Joint Pain

Disease Interactions

PENICILLAMINE can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, Acute Renal Failure, Cholelithiasis, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

PENICILLAMINE is categorized as: ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ARTAMIN 250MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARTAMIN 250MG CAP	INR 141.31 for 10 CAPSULES	PENICILLAMINE 250.0 MG
ATRMIN 250MG CAP	INR 157.5 for 10 CAPSULES	PENICILLAMINE 250.0 MG
CILAMIN 250MG CAP	INR 146.3 for 10 CAPSULES	PENICILLAMINE 250.0 MG
CILAMIN 250MG TAB	INR 141 for 10 CAPSULES	PENICILLAMINE 250 MG
PENICITIN 250MG CAP	INR 145 for 10 CAPSULES	PENICILLAMINE 250.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

PENICILLAMINE

PENICILLAMINE