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Drug Interactions between Cuprimine and Depen

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Cuprimine and Depen. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Cuprimine

A total of 105 drugs are known to interact with Cuprimine.

Depen

A total of 105 drugs are known to interact with Depen.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

penicillAMINE food

Applies to: Cuprimine (penicillamine) and Depen (penicillamine)

You may experience reduced absorption of penicillAMINE in the presence of food. The effectiveness of the antibiotic may be reduced. PenicillAMINE should be administered one hour before or two hours after meals and at least one hour apart from any other drug, food, or milk. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.

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Moderate

penicillAMINE food

Applies to: Cuprimine (penicillamine) and Depen (penicillamine)

PenicillAMINE and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, and/or other minerals may interfere with the absorption of penicillAMINE into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. You should take multivitamin with minerals at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the penicillAMINE dose, penicillAMINE should be taken at least 2 hours before and not less than 6 hours after Suprep Bowel Prep (magnesium/potassium/sodium sulfates), or penicillAMINE and multivitamin with minerals should be taken as directed by your healthcare provider. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are unsure whether your medications contain something that could potentially interact or if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Copper chelating agents

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'copper chelating agents' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'copper chelating agents' category:

  • Cuprimine (penicillamine)
  • Depen (penicillamine)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

Duplication

Heavy metal chelating agents

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'heavy metal chelating agents' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'heavy metal chelating agents' category:

  • Cuprimine (penicillamine)
  • Depen (penicillamine)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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