Chemical formula: C₅H₁₁NO₂S Molecular mass: 149.211 g/mol PubChem compound: 5852
Penicillamine is a chelating agent which aids the elimination from the body of certain heavy metal ions, including copper, lead and mercury, by forming stable soluble complexes with them that are readily excreted by the kidney.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| M01CC01 | Penicillamine | M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01C Specific antirheumatic agents → M01CC Penicillamine and similar agents |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUPRIMINE Capsule | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| PENICILLAMINE Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Penicillamine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)France (FR)Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)New Zealand (NZ)Poland (PL)Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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