ATHROMBIN vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 5, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ATHROMBIN 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	ATHROMBIN	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.57 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	WARFARIN POTASSIUM AND WARFARIN SODIUM	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Pharm Res Assoc	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 40 hours (the label's effective half-life; range 20 to 60 hours)	—
Treats	—	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

athrombin cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.57 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

WARFARIN POTASSIUM AND WARFARIN SODIUM

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Pharm Res Assoc

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 40 hours (the label's effective half-life; range 20 to 60 hours)

—

Treats

—

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Athrombin and Cuprimine?

Athrombin contains Warfarin Potassium and Warfarin Sodium, 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.