Altamin Capsules 150 Milligrams (D-Penicillamine)

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Efficacy & effects

Wilson's disease is a disorder caused by abnormal copper metabolism, and the medication used helps reduce copper accumulation in the body, improving symptoms. Cystinuria and cystine nephrolithiasis are disorders that form cystine stones in the urinary tract, and this medication helps inhibit stone formation. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease used to relieve pain and inflammation. It aids in the excretion of accumulated heavy metals during lead or mercury poisoning. Chronic hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver, which is used to protect liver function and alleviate symptoms. Lastly, scleroderma is a disease in which the skin and connective tissues become hard, assisting in symptom improvement. Thus, this medication is effectively used for various metabolic and chronic diseases, heavy metal poisoning, and inflammatory diseases.

Dosage

1. Wilson's disease As d-penicillamine, orally administer 1g daily in 4 divided doses (30 minutes before meals or 3 hours after dinner). 2. Lead or mercury poisoning As d-penicillamine, administer 250mg once, 3-4 times a day (30 minutes before meals or 3 hours after dinner). 3. Cystinuria, cystine nephrolithiasis As d-penicillamine, administer 1-4g daily in 4 divided doses (30 minutes before meals or 3 hours after dinner)

Precautions

This medication may cause serious blood disorders, so special caution should be taken during use. It should not be administered to specific patient groups, such as patients on gold preparations, those with a history of blood disorders or kidney disorders, patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, and children in their growth phase. Additionally, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, patients immediately after surgery, and those with decreased bone marrow function should be carefully administered only when absolutely necessary. This medication may cause various adverse reactions, including decreased blood cells, pneumonia, kidney function abnormalities, skin rash, and liver function impairment. If any symptoms appear, usage should be immediately stopped and a healthcare professional consulted. Routine blood tests, kidney function tests, and liver function tests should be regularly conducted before and during administration to detect any abnormal signs early and respond appropriately. Since interactions may occur with other medications, especially when used in combination with gold preparations, immunosuppressants, iron preparations, antacids, and zinc preparations, it is essential to inform healthcare professionals. Use of this medication is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if unavoidable, a careful decision should be made after consulting a specialist. Its safety has not been sufficiently established in children or the elderly, so it should be administered only in special circumstances and always according to healthcare professionals’ instructions. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is important to store it sealed in its original container.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, alveolitis, interstitial pneumonia, dyspnea, nephrotic syndrome, acute blood disorders, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, jaundice, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, severe allergic reactions

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