CARDIOGEN-82 vs CUPRIMINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CARDIOGEN-82 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	CARDIOGEN-82	CUPRIMINE
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	RUBIDIUM CHLORIDE RB-82	PENICILLAMINE
Manufacturer	Bracco	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	—	Antirheumatic Agent
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	—	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

cardiogen-82 cuprimine

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

RUBIDIUM CHLORIDE RB-82

PENICILLAMINE

Manufacturer

Bracco

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

—

Antirheumatic Agent

Boxed warning

Treats

—

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cardiogen-82 and Cuprimine?

Cardiogen-82 contains Rubidium Chloride Rb-82, 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.