penicillamine
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləˌmiːn/
noun
- A medication used to treat certain medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and heavy metal poisoning, by binding to metals or affecting the immune system.
- Patients taking penicillamine for arthritis need regular blood tests to monitor side effects.
- The doctor prescribed penicillamine to help remove excess copper from the patient's body.
- Penicillamine is also used to treat cystinuria, a condition that causes kidney stones.