Cefoperazone Intramuscular, Intravenous and Cuprimine

• Generic Name: cefoperazone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Cefoperazone injection is used to treat bacterial infections in the different parts of the body.

Cefoperazone injection belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, cefoperazone will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Cefoperazone is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

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

Cuprimine 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.

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

Cuprimine 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.

Cuprimine 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.

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