Artin 150mg Capsule

Artin 150mg Capsule used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease, and cystinuria. The detailed uses of Artin 150mg Capsule are as follows:

• Treats Wilson’s Disease: Artin 150mg Capsule helps to remove excess copper from the body by binding to it and promoting its excretion, preventing damage to the liver, brain, and other organs.
• Manages Rheumatoid Arthritis: Artin 150mg Capsule is used to reduce joint inflammation, pain, stiffness, and slow joint damage, and disease progression over time.
• Prevents Kidney Stone Formation in Cystinuria: Artin 150mg Capsule reduces urinary cystine levels, helping prevent cystine stone formation in patients with cystinuria.

For Rheumatoid Arthritis:

• Aids in reducing afflicted joints' stiffness, discomfort, and oedema.
• Reduces joint degeneration and deformity by acting as a disease-modifying agent.
• Improves everyday activities and mobility by managing symptoms.
• Beneficial for those who don't react well to other arthritis medications.

For Wilson’s Disease:

• Binds to excess copper in the body and aids in its excretion through the urine.
• Prevents major problems by lowering copper accumulation in the liver, brain, and other organs.
• Helps heal liver-related illnesses and reduces liver inflammation.
• May help with speech, mobility, and tremors caused by copper buildup.

For Cystinuria:

• Makes it easier to pass in urine by binding to cystine to form a more soluble molecule.
• Reduces the risk of recurrent cystine-induced kidney stones.
• Lessens discomfort and obstruction brought on by stone development.
• Beneficial for patients who don't react well to dietary modifications and other therapies.

• Artin 150mg Capsule should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Avoid drinking milk while taking Artin 150mg Capsule.
• Your doctor will determine the dosage and timing of this medication based on your medical condition. Typically, it is taken 3-4 times daily.
• Swallow Artin 150mg Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Diet:

• Limit consumption of spinach, wheat bran, nuts, beets and dairy products.
• Avoid high salt intake and foods containing baking soda.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• For Wilson’s disease: Try to avoid high-copper foods like shellfish, liver, nuts, chocolate, and mushrooms.

Lifestyle changes:

• Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Try to strengthen muscles and relieve joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.

Physical activity:

• Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listen to soothing music.

Safety tips:

• Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
• Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Follow work safety regulations if you are at risk of occupational exposure.
• Wear necessary protective gear while working and do not take any contaminated material such as clothing or work gear to home. 

• Do not take Artin 150mg Capsule if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to penicillamine or any of the other ingredients in it.
• Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney problems, lupus erythematosus, agranulocytosis (a low white cell blood count), aplastic anaemia or thrombocytopenia (a blood disorder which causes bleeding into your skin, bruising and bleeding more than normal).
• Do not take Artin 150mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant.
• Caution should be required while taking Artin 150mg Capsule by elderly patients as they may be at greater risk of suffering side effects if you are taking Artin 150mg Capsule over a long time, especially if you are on a restricted diet, as this medicine increases the requirement for pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) so your doctor may also prescribe this vitamin for you.
• If you are taking iron tablets, antacids, or digoxin (used to treat heart failure), please maintain two hours gap between these tablets and Artin 150mg Capsule.
• Low blood cell counts have happened while taking Artin 150mg Capsule.
• If blood cell counts get very low, this can lead to bleeding problems, infections, or anaemia, and sometimes, these have been deadly.