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Cuprimine

Cuprimine

9.2
A drug that removes extra copper from the body and treats severe rheumatoid arthritis
  • noun
  • /ˈkjuːprɪˌmiːn/
  • Specialized
: Cuprimina
  • The doctor prescribed Cuprimine to help manage the patient's Wilson's disease.

Examples

  • Because of its chelating properties, Cuprimine is used in cases of copper poisoning.

  • Some cases of severe arthritis respond well to Cuprimine treatment.

  • The doctor prescribed Cuprimine for her Wilson's disease.

  • Many patients have benefited from Cuprimine treatment.

  • The doctor prescribed Cuprimine to treat the patient's severe rheumatoid arthritis.

  • In cases of copper poisoning, Cuprimine effectively removes excess copper from the body.

  • For managing Wilson's disease, Cuprimine is often recommended by health professionals.

Synonyms

penicillamine
vsCuprimine
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A medicine that treats heavy metal poisoning, Wilson's disease, and severe rheumatoid arthritis

has identical medical uses but differs only in name

Surface Forms

Cuprimine singular
Cuprimines plural

Etymology

Cuprimine starts with cupr-, from Latin cuprum meaning 'copper', so the name points to its use for copper poisoning and Wilson's disease. The ending -mine makes it sound like a medicine, which helps you remember that Cuprimine is a drug that helps remove excess copper and can also treat some severe arthritis.