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About Penicitin Capsule
Penicitin Capsule is used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease, and cystinuria. Rheumatoid arthritis is a joint disorder in which our immune system attacks our body cells. Wilson disease is a genetic problem characterized by excess copper deposited in body parts like the eye, brain, and liver leading to metal toxicity. Cystinuria is the excess build-up of an amino acid called cystine in the urinary bladder and kidney, leading to harmful effects.
Penicitin Capsule contains Penicillamine, which works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers responsible for inflammation and slowing the progress of the condition with certain joint diseases. It works in Wilson's disease by binding to the extra copper in the body and causing it to leave the body through the urine. Decreasing copper levels improves liver function and mental, mood, and nerve problems (like confusion and difficulty speaking or walking) caused by Wilson's disease. Besides this, Penicitin Capsule is also used to treat cystinuria (kidney and bladder stone) and lead poisoning.
Take Penicitin Capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Penicitin Capsule as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as protein in the urine, low blood platelets, stomach upset or throwing up, diarrhoea, change in taste, loss of appetite, mouth irritation, and mouth sores. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Penicitin Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. To avoid recurring symptoms, do not stop it midway. Do not take Penicitin Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as Penicitin Capsule causes serious congenital disabilities. Penicitin Capsule should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, as well as kidney and liver tests, to monitor your condition. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Penicitin Capsule
Penicitin Capsule used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease, and cystinuria. The detailed uses of Penicitin Capsule are as follows:
- Treats Wilson’s Disease: Penicitin 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: Penicitin Capsule is used to reduce joint inflammation, pain, stiffness, and slow joint damage, and disease progression over time.
- Prevents Kidney Stone Formation in Cystinuria: Penicitin Capsule reduces cystine levels in the urine, helping to prevent the formation of cystine stones in patients with cystinuria.
- Used in Lead Poisoning: Penicitin Capsule acts as a chelating agent, helping eliminate excess lead from the body in cases of lead toxicity.
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Directions for Use
- Penicitin Capsule should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Avoid drinking milk while taking Penicitin 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 Penicitin Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Key Benefits
Penicitin Capsule contains Penicillamine, which is primarily used to treat Wilson's disease (copper builds up in the body and may result in serious symptoms), and cystinuria (kidney stones). It is also used in combination with other treatments to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Penicitin Capsule reduces pain, inflammation, and slow joint damage and disease progression over time; hence Penicitin Capsule is known as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). In Wilson's disease, Penicitin Capsule works by binding to the extra copper in the body and causing it to leave the body through the urine. Decreasing copper levels improves liver function and the mental, mood, and nerve problems (such as confusion, and difficulty speaking/walking) caused by Wilson's disease. In cystinuria, it helps decrease the amount of a certain substance (cystine) by binding to that substance which can cause kidney stones and prevent it from building up and forming stones. Besides this, Penicitin Capsule is also used to treat lead poisoning.
How Penicitin Capsule Works
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- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Regularly brush and floss your teeth.
- Rinse your mouth with water and baking soda a solution to neutralize acid in the mouth. This makes your food taste as it should.
- Drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated drinks to prevent dry mouth which may lead to altered taste.
- Try ginger, peppermint, fruit or green teas, lemonade, ginger ale or fruit juice to help mask unpleasant tastes.
- Try sucking on sugar-free ice pops or ice cubes to prevent dry mouth.
- Increased protein levels indicate the body is dehydrated and when blood plasma is concentrated.
- Consume water and stay hydrated. Talk to your doctor and take an oral rehydrating salt (ORS).
- Sleep for 7-8 hours per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding hydration.
- Manage your blood pressure by implementing changes in lifestyle like losing weight, reducing stress and exercising regularly.
- Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
- Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
- Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
- Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
- Managing a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) caused by medication usage requires a multi-step approach. Here are some steps to help manage the condition:
- Inform your doctor about your low platelet count and medication usage. They will assess the situation and guide the best course of action.
- Your doctor may recommend adjusting or stopping the medication that is causing a low platelet count. This could involve switching to alternative medication or reducing the dosage.
- Monitor your platelet count regularly through blood tests to track any changes. This will help the doctor determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
- If an underlying condition, such as infection or inflammation, contributes to the low platelet count, your doctor will treat it.
- In some cases, alternative treatments like platelet transfusions or medications that stimulate platelet production may be necessary.
- Avoid risky activities and certain medications; eat a balanced diet with plenty of water to reduce bleeding risk and boost overall health.
- If you experience severe bleeding or bruising, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
- Boost your immunity by including immune rich foods in your diet and always remember to stay hydrated.
- Get sufficient sleep and manage stress which helps in improving white blood cell count.
- Consult your doctor for an effective treatment to improve the blood cell count and get regular body check up to monitor changes in the count.
- Try to prevent the factors that cause a decrease in the white blood cells that may lead to impaired immunity.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Penicitin 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 (an auto-immune disorder), agranulocytosis (a low white cell blood count), aplastic anaemia (symptoms including feeling tired, breathless, having pale skin and more susceptible to infection) or thrombocytopenia (a blood disorder which causes bleeding into your skin, bruising and bleeding more than normal). Do not take Penicitin 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 Penicitin Capsule by elderly patients as they may be at greater risk of suffering side effects if you are taking Penicitin 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 Penicitin Capsule . Low blood cell counts have happened while taking Penicitin Capsule . If blood cell counts get very low, this can lead to bleeding problems, infections, or anaemia, and sometimes, these have been deadly.
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Taking Penicitin Capsule and tenofovir alafenamide can increase the risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Penicitin Capsule and Tenofovir alafenamide together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Taking Penicitin Capsule with Clozapine can increase the risk of low blood levels.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Penicitin Capsule with Clozapine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Using iodamide together with Penicitin Capsule can cause an increased risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a drug interaction between Penicitin Capsule and iodamide, they can be taken together if advised by the doctor. If you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
Using Penicitin Capsule together with sodium aurothiomalate can increase the severity of adverse effects of Penicitin Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Sodium aurothiomalate and Penicitin Capsule, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
Taking cladribine with Penicitin Capsule can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cladribine with Penicitin Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Tenofovir disoproxil with Penicitin Capsule can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir disoproxil with Penicitin Capsule can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, dizziness, and irregular heart rhythm contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Penicitin Capsule together with metrizamide can cause severe kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Penicitin Capsule and Metrizamide together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Using Penicitin Capsule with leflunomide can increase the risk of low blood levels.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Leflunomide and Penicitin Capsule, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Using ioversol together with Penicitin Capsule can cause an increased risk of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a drug interaction between Penicitin Capsule and ioversol, they can be taken together if advised by the doctor. If you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
Deferiprone when taken with Penicitin Capsule can cause an increased risk of low blood levels.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Penicitin Capsule with Deferiprone can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
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.
Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
Follow heat or cold therapy, apply a cold or hot compress on the joints for 15-20minutes regularly.
De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listen to soothing music.
Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Limit consumption of spinach, wheat bran, nuts, beets and dairy products.
Avoid high salt intake and foods containing baking soda.
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.
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Penicitin Capsule . It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Penicitin Capsule is a pregnancy category D drug. It is not recommended to take Penicitin Capsule while you are pregnant. Penicitin Capsule may cause serious birth defects.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Penicitin Capsule should not be used in breastfeeding mothers as Penicitin Capsule passes into breast milk.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Penicitin Capsule may cause dizziness, drowsiness and tiredness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Penicitin Capsule is not recommended for the liver patients.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Penicitin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Penicitin Capsule should be used in children under the care of the doctor. The dose may depend on the weight and age of the child.
Heart
Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Penicitin Capsule . Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Penicitin Capsule should be used with extreme caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of adverse effects.
FAQs
Penicitin Capsule is used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis, Wilsons disease, and cystinuria. Rheumatoid arthritis is a joint disorder in which our immune system attacks our body cells. Wilson disease is a genetic problem characterized by excess copper deposited in body parts like the eye, brain, and liver, leading to metal toxicity. Cystinuria is the excess build-up of an amino acid called cystine in the urinary bladder and kidney, leading to harmful effects.
Penicitin Capsule works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation and prevents joint stiffness, thereby provides relief from rheumatoid arthritis.
Wilson’s disease is a condition where the body cannot get rid of copper properly and cause damage the liver, brain, and other organs. Penicitin Capsule contains penicillamine that works by helping the body to remove excess copper.
Avoid taking other medicines at the same time while taking Penicitin Capsule . If you take an iron supplement, take it at least 2 hours before or after you take Penicitin Capsule . Iron can make it harder for your body to absorb Penicitin Capsule . Avoid taking mineral supplements, unless your doctor advised you to. Do not drink milk within 1 hour before or after you take Penicitin Capsule . Do not take copper-containing foods like shellfish, chocolate, nuts, mushroom, and organ meats (liver pate, sweetbreads etc.)
Penicitin Capsule may cause side-effects such as protein in urine, low blood platelets, stomach upset or throwing up, diarrhea , change in taste, loss of appetite, mouth irritation, mouth sores. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Penicitin Capsule should not be taken during pregnancy or if you are trying to become pregnant as Penicitin Capsule can cause birth defects, miscarriages or harm unborn babies. Avoid becoming pregnant for at least 6 months after stopping the treatment with Penicitin Capsule .
Penicitin Capsule belongs to the class of medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is used to treat various conditions, including Wilson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cystinuria.
No, Penicitin Capsule is not an antibiotic. It is actually a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat conditions like Wilson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cystinuria.
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