Penicillamine

Agent Name
Penicillamine
CAS Number
52-67-5
Formula
C5-H11-N-O2-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Cuprenil; Cuprimine; DPA; Kuprenil; Metalcaptase; D-Penamine;Penicillamin; (S)-Penicillamin; D-Penicillamine; Reduced D-penicillamine; Trolovol; Valine, 3-mercapto-, D-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Comments
Asthma reported in a pharmaceutical worker; [Malo] Penicillamine is a drug used to treat several diseases. Many side effects have been reported after ingestion of therapeutic doses, including bone marrow suppression and drug-induced hepatitis. [HSDB]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: