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Penicillamine

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In: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006.
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Penicillamine

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Limited information indicates that penicillamine is not detectable in breastmilk and no adverse effects have been reported among breastfed infants whose mothers were taking the drug. Copper and zinc levels in breastmilk are reduced in some mothers receiving penicillamine. Penicillamine has been used with apparent safety during nursing of several infants. Based on available data, it appears that penicillamine is acceptable to use during breastfeeding.

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