ACHROMYCIN vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACHROMYCIN and CUPRIMINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACHROMYCIN	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.15 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCORTISONE AND TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Lederle	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable, Topical	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 1.5 hours	—
Treats	—	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

achromycin cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.15 /g

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Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE AND TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Lederle

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable, Topical

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 1.5 hours

—

Treats

—

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Achromycin and Cuprimine?

Achromycin contains Hydrocortisone and Tetracycline Hydrochloride, while Cuprimine contains Penicillamine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.