Belladonna and Opium and Depen

• Generic Name: belladonna / opium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  B & O Supprettes 15-A, B & O Supprettes 16-A

• It is used to ease pain.

• Generic Name: penicillamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Cuprimine, Depen, D-Penamine, Depen Titratabs

Depen is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent that binds to excess copper and removes it from the blood stream. In certain conditions, excess copper can build up in the blood stream, leading to tissue damage throughout the body.

Depen is used to remove excess copper in people with an inherited condition called Wilson's disease.

Depen is also used to reduce urine levels of an amino acid called cystine, which can cause stones to form in the kidneys and bladder in people with an inherited condition called cystinuria.

Depen is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis after other medicines have been tried without success. This medicine is not approved to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Depen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.