| Category of Drug | D-Penicillamine- Antidote is Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning. |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | D-Penicillamine is used for 1. Poisoning by heavy metals 2. Particularly lead and copper 3. Wilson’s disease 4. Severe rheumatoid arthritis |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | CAPSULE/TABLET |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Hypersensivity 2. Lupus erythematosus 3. Gold or antimalarial drug 4. Penicillamine 5. Pregnancy 6. Lactation 7. Interactions |
| Precautions | 1. Monitor throughout treatment 2. Renal impairment 3. Immunosuppressive treatment 4. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Nausea 2. Anorexia 3. Taste loss 4. Blood disorders 5. Thrombocytopenia 6. Neutropenia 7. Agranulocytosis 8. Haemolytic anaemia 9. Rashes 10. Haemolytic anaemia 11. Nephrotic syndrome |
| Pregnancy Category | D |
