| Agent Name |
Penicillamine |
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| CAS Number |
52-67-5 |
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| Formula |
C5-H11-N-O2-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
Cuprenil; Cuprimine; DPA; Kuprenil; Metalcaptase; D-Penamine;Penicillamin; (S)-Penicillamin; D-Penicillamine; Reduced D-penicillamine; Trolovol; Valine, 3-mercapto-, D-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Pharmaceuticals |
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| 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] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: (D)-PENICILLAMINE
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