Altamin Capsules 250 Milligrams (D-Penicillamine)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

Wilson's disease is a condition characterized by the accumulation of copper in the body due to a defect in copper metabolism, and this medication helps to remove copper. Cystinuria and cystine stones are conditions that involve the formation of cystine crystals in the kidneys and are used to prevent this. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that relieves joint pain and deformity. Lead or mercury poisoning results from toxicity due to heavy metals, and this medication is effective in detoxification. Chronic hepatitis refers to a persistent inflammatory state of the liver, and this medication helps improve liver function. Scleroderma is a disease characterized by sclerotic changes in the skin and connective tissue that is used for symptom relief.

Dosage

1. Wilson's disease Administer D-Penicillamine at 1g per day in 4 divided oral doses (30 minutes before meals or 3 hours after the evening meal). 2. Lead or mercury poisoning Administer D-Penicillamine at 250mg once, 3-4 times a day (30 minutes before meals or 3 hours after the evening meal). 3. Cystinuria, cystine stones Administer D-Penicillamine at 1-4g per day in 4 doses (30 minutes before meals or after the evening meal)

Precautions

This medication requires special caution as it may cause serious blood disorders. In particular, serious blood diseases such as agranulocytosis may occur, and if symptoms arise, you should consult a doctor immediately. It should not be administered to patients who are taking gold preparations, have a history of blood disorders, or have kidney function issues. Also, it is safest for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, growing children, chronic lead poisoning patients, and patients taking specific medications not to use this medication. Women who are pregnant or of childbearing potential, nursing mothers, the elderly, patients shortly after surgery, and patients with decreased bone marrow function should use this medication cautiously. Patients with abnormal liver function or hypersensitivity to penicillin-type medications also need to exercise caution. While taking this medication, regular blood tests and kidney and liver function tests should be performed, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, administration should be stopped immediately and doctor’s instructions should be followed. Various side effects may occur in the gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin, and nervous system, so pay attention to symptoms. In particular, if pulmonary symptoms or severe allergic reactions occur, you should inform medical personnel immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so when taking it with gold preparations, immunosuppressants, iron preparations, antacids, or zinc preparations, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist. It is a principle that women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this drug, and if it is unavoidable, breastfeeding should be stopped. Special caution is needed for children and the elderly, and it should only be used when the therapeutic benefits outweigh the risks.

Side effects

Agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, nephrotic syndrome, alveolitis, interstitial pneumonia, dyspnea, severe allergic reactions (including hives), jaundice, severe liver dysfunction, severe blood disorders (white blood cell count less than 3,000/mm3, platelet count less than 100,000/mm3), severe edema, decreased kidney function, elevated blood pressure, severe edema or urinary abnormalities

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