However, the decision as to whether the severity of poisoning requires administration of any antidote and actual dose required should be made by qualified medical personnel. The drug should be given in 5-day courses with a rest period of at least 2 days between courses. Daily urinalyses should not be done during the treatment period. The dosage should be reduced if any unusual urinary findings appear. Intravenous administration is contraindicated in the presence of elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
Penicillamine is also effective in copper poisoning.
Antidote should be administered by qualified medical personnel. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. No specific data available. See also copper salts. May form explosive acetylides.