penicillamine

noun

pen·​i·​cil·​la·​mine ˌpe-nə-ˈsi-lə-ˌmēn 

: an amino acid C₅H₁₁NO₂S that is obtained from penicillins and is used especially in the treatment of cystinuria, rheumatoid arthritis, and poisoning by metals (such as copper or lead)

Examples of penicillamine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To minimize the likelihood of an interaction, take zinc and penicillamine at least one to two hours apart. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024

Zinc also decreases the absorption of penicillamine, a medication used to decrease copper levels in Wilson's disease. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024

Zinc might reduce how much penicillamine the body absorbs. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 19 May 2024

Drugs that interact with zinc include certain antibiotics, penicillamine used for Wilson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis and the cancer treatment cisplatin. —Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021

Word History

Etymology

penicillin + amine

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

penicillamine

noun

pen·​i·​cil·​la·​mine ˌpen-ə-ˈsil-ə-ˌmēn 

: an amino acid C₅H₁₁NO₂S that is obtained from penicillins and is used especially to treat cystinuria, rheumatoid arthritis, and metal poisoning (as by copper or lead)