D-Penamine, Penicillamine

D-Penamine is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Wilson's disease.

D-Penamine works to remove excess copper in people who have the inherited condition called Wilson's disease. D-Penamine is known as a chelating agent that binds to excess copper and removes it from the blood stream. D-Penamine also works by blocking the action of chemical messengers which are responsible for inflammation and thus slows the progress of the side effects of joint diseases

Patients who take D-Penamine may suffer from such side effects;

Protein in urine,
Reduced blood platelets
Fever,
Joint pain,
Lesions on the face, neck, scalp
Skin rash