Penicillamine and Zioptan

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

Penicillamine 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.

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

Penicillamine 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.

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

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

• Generic Name: tafluprost ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Zioptan

Zioptan (tafluprost) reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Zioptan eye drops are used to treat open-angle glaucoma or other causes of increased pressure inside the eye.

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