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Drug profile · INN

penicillamine

penicillamine (D-PENAMINE) is a copper chelating agent. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 221
News articles 0
Drug details — penicillamine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
221
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

penicillamine (D-PENAMINE) is a copper chelating agent. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN penicillamine
Brand D-PENAMINE
Mechanism Copper chelating agent
Target Copper
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Copper chelating agent

Primary target: Copper

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. 811095 Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Amphetamine Dependence
  2. Behavioral Drug and HIV Risk Reduction Counseling Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opiate Dependence
  3. Buprenorphine Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Heroin Dependence
  4. Buprenorphine + Naltrexone Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine Dependence
  5. Buprenorphine/naloxone Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Heroin Dependence
  6. CTX001-111 Phase 3 · Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Australia) · Transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT)
  7. Casgevy 4 - 13 x 10^6 cells/mL dispersion for infusion Phase 3 · Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Australia) · Sickle Cell Disease, Transfusion dependent thalassemia
  8. Dapagliflozin 10 mg Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent

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Frequently asked questions

What is penicillamine?

penicillamine (D-PENAMINE) is a copper chelating agent. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for penicillamine?

D-PENAMINE is a marketed brand name for penicillamine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of penicillamine?

penicillamine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.