Monday, April 11, 2011

D-Penicillamine

It is a metabolite of penicillin and an analog of cysteine (an amino acid).


Action:
It slows the advancement of the bone erosion and rheumatoid arthritis.

Adverse effects:
It may cause some of the very serious effects such as some of the dermatologic problems, nephritis and aplastic anemia.

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