Galzin Alternatives Compared
| Galzin (zinc acetate) | Penicillamine | Cuprimine (penicillamine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Zinc Deficiency, Wilson's Disease. Galzin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cystinuria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Wilson's Disease. Penicillamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cystinuria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Wilson's Disease. Cuprimine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Penicillamine has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Cuprimine has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Other zinc acetate brands include: Wilzin | Cuprimine, D-Penamine, Depen, Depen Titratabs | Other penicillamine brands include: D-Penamine, Depen, Depen Titratabs | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
3.2 hours |
3.2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category A
Studies show no risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 154 drugs are known to interact with Galzin:
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A total of 128 drugs are known to interact with Penicillamine:
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A total of 128 drugs are known to interact with Cuprimine:
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January 28, 1997 |
December 04, 1970 |
December 04, 1970 |
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