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Penicitin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Wilson's Disease. Other than this, Penicitin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Penicitin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Penicitin also has some side effects, the most common being Fever, Joint pain, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Penicitin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Penicitin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Penicitin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Penicitin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Penicitin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Penicitin in conditions like Kidney Disease, Aplastic Anemia. Some other conditions that can be affected by Penicitin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Penicitin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Penicitin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Penicitin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Penicitin safe for pregnant women?
Penicitin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Penicitin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Penicitin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Penicitin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Penicitin on the Kidneys?
Penicitin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Penicitin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Penicitin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Penicitin on the Heart?
Penicitin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Penicitin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Penicitin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Penicitin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Penicitin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Penicitin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Penicitin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Penicitin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Penicitin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Penicitin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Penicitin
Information about the interaction of Penicitin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 907
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cuprimine® (penicillamine)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; D-Penamine (d-penicillamine)