Cuprimine (Penicillamine) Capsule

Cuprimine Capsule is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Wilson’s disease. It slows the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and provides relief from pain and swelling in the joints. For treatment of Wilson’s disease, it helps to remove the excess copper from the body.

Cuprimine Capsule is to be taken in an empty stomach. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.

Using of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as low blood platelets and protein in urine. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to check and make sure the medicine is not harming your liver or effecting your blood counts. You should consult with your doctor if any of these side effects does resolve with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problem with your kidneys. Also tell your doctor of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.

Uses Of Cuprimine Capsule 

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Wilson’s disease

Benefits Of Cuprimine Capsule

In Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cuprimine Capsule reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

In Wilson’s Disease

Wilson’s disease is a disease in which excess copper builds up in the body. Cuprimine Capsule helps to remove this excess copper from the body and helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, fatigue, abdominal pain and uncontrolled or poorly coordinated movements. It also helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. Additionally, it improves flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life. 

Side Effects Of Cuprimine Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Cuprimine

• Low blood platelets
• Protein in urine

How To Use Cuprimine Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cuprimine Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Cuprimine Capsule Works

Cuprimine Capsule works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation and slows the progress of the condition with certain joint diseases. It works in Wilson’s disease by helping the body to remove excess copper.