CARBAGLU vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CARBAGLU 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	CARBAGLU	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARGLUMIC ACID	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Recordati Rare	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Activator	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Hyperammonemia	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

carbaglu cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CARGLUMIC ACID

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Recordati Rare

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Activator

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Hyperammonemia

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Carbaglu and Cuprimine?

Carbaglu contains Carglumic Acid, 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.