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Cuprimine and Food

Result of checking the interaction of Cuprimine and Food for safety when used together.

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Cuprimine <> Food

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

You may experience reduced absorption of penicillAMINE in the presence of food. The effectiveness of the antibiotic may be reduced. PenicillAMINE should be administered one hour before or two hours after meals and at least one hour apart from any other drug, food, or milk. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may interfere with the gastrointestinal absorption of penicillamine. In a study of six healthy volunteers, administration of penicillamine (500 mg) following a standard breakfast reduced the mean peak plasma concentrations of penicillamine by 48% compared to administration in the fasting state.

MANAGEMENT: Penicillamine should be administered on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals, and at least one hour apart from any other drug, food, or milk. This permits maximum absorption and reduces the likelihood of inactivation by metal binding in the gastrointestinal tract.

References:

Osman MA, Patel RB, Schuna A, Sundstrom WR, Welling PG "Reduction in oral penicillamine absorption by food, antacid and ferrous sulfate." Clin Pharmacol Ther 33 (1983): 465-70
"Product Information. Cuprimine (penicillamine)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.

Cuprimine

Generic Name: penicillamine

Brand Name: Cuprimine, Depen, D-Penamine, Depen Titratabs

Synonyms: n.a.

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