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d-penicillamine

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penicillamine, d-penicillamine
a product of penicillin which chelates copper and other metals; used in the treatment of copper accumulation associated with chronic hepatitis, copper-associated hepatopathy of Bedlington terriers, and lead poisoning.
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14) Scleroderma (3) Immune cells Swelling and D-penicillamine to produce scar puffiness of the decrease skin tissue in the fingers and thickening; other skin, internal hands, skin symptoms treated as organs and small ulcers, joint needed.
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Use of D-penicillamine is limited by its high incidence of allergic reactions, including cross-reactions with penicillin (16).
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