penicillamine

A degradation product of penicillin, C₅H₁₁NO₂S, that is used as a chelating agent and in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson’s disease, and lead poisoning.

A substance (C5H11NO2S) which is a degradation product of the penicillins. Chemically it is 3-mercapto-D-valine. It has chelating properties and is used in medicine as an antirheumatic and to chelate copper in cases of hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson’s disease).

a breakdown product of penicillin used as a chelating drug to treat poisoning by heavy metals etc

a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson’s disease and severe arthritis