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Prescribed for Zinc Deficiency, Wilson's Disease. Galzin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Wilson's Disease, Cystinuria, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cuprimine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Wilson's Disease, Cystinuria, Rheumatoid Arthritis. penicillamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Galzin side effects document.

Common side effects include: cheilosis, epigastric pain, glossitis, oral mucosa ulcer, ageusia, dysgeusia.

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Commonly reported side effects include: cheilosis, epigastric pain, glossitis, oral mucosa ulcer, ageusia, dysgeusia.

See the full penicillamine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 250 capsule
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $1.85
Cost* $461.97

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Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 250 mg
Per Unit* $273.50
Cost* $27,350.44

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Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 250 mg
Per Unit* $95.51 - $253.86
Cost* $9,551.08 - $25,386.29

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Generic Availability

No

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other zinc acetate brands include: Wilzin Other penicillamine brands include: D-Penamine, Depen, Depen Titratabs Cuprimine, D-Penamine, Depen, Depen Titratabs

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

3.2 hours

3.2 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
A
Category A Studies show no risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 119 drugs are known to interact with Galzin:

  • 4 major drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
  • 36 moderate drug interactions (110 brand and generic names)
  • 79 minor drug interactions (382 brand and generic names)

A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Cuprimine:

  • 21 major drug interactions (106 brand and generic names)
  • 70 moderate drug interactions (1484 brand and generic names)

A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with penicillamine:

  • 21 major drug interactions (106 brand and generic names)
  • 70 moderate drug interactions (1484 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You may experience reduced absorption of zinc acetate in the presence of certain foods. Bread... View more
  • You may experience reduced absorption of penicillAMINE in the presence of food. The effectiveness... View more
  • You may experience reduced absorption of penicillAMINE in the presence of food. The effectiveness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 28, 1997

December 04, 1970

December 04, 1970

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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