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How does penicillamine help prevent and dissolve cystine stones in cystinuria?

Name: How does penicillamine help prevent and dissolve cystine stones in cystinuria?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:00:18.935Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Penicillamine reduces urinary cystine concentrations, preventing stone formation and promoting gradual dissolution of existing stones, as an adjunct to diet and urinary alkalinisation in cystinuria.

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Penicillamine 125 mg film-coated tabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated 19 February 2026

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