Cuprimine and Pneumonia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Cuprimine (penicillamine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Prednisone, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumonia when taking Cuprimine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 356 people who have side effects when taking Cuprimine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cuprimine?

Cuprimine has active ingredients of penicillamine. eHealthMe is studying from 361 Cuprimine users. Check the latest studies of Cuprimine.

What is Pneumonia?

Pneumonia is found to be associated with 3,352 drugs and 4,679 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumonia.

On Aug, 05, 2026

356 people reported to have side effects when taking Cuprimine.
Among them, 13 people (3.65%) have Pneumonia.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Cuprimine when they have Pneumonia? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumonia when taking Cuprimine? *

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumonia when taking Cuprimine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cuprimine? *

Prednisone: 6 people, 46.15%
Nifedipine: 3 people, 23.08%
Premarin: 2 people, 15.38%
Vytorin: 2 people, 15.38%
Norvasc: 2 people, 15.38%
Aredia: 2 people, 15.38%
Esomeprazole Magnesium: 2 people, 15.38%
Mirapex: 2 people, 15.38%
Lovaza: 1 person, 7.69%
Lotrel: 1 person, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumonia? *

Pleuritic Pain: 4 people, 30.77%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 30.77%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 30.77%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 30.77%
Proteinuria Present: 3 people, 23.08%
Rash Erythematous (redness of the skin): 3 people, 23.08%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 23.08%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 23.08%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 23.08%
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 15.38%
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin): 1 person, 7.69%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 1 person, 7.69%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on penicillamine (the active ingredients of Cuprimine) and Cuprimine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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