CUPRIMINE vs KINERET

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and KINERET 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	CUPRIMINE	KINERET
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	ANAKINRA
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Biovitrum Ab
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes

cuprimine kineret

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

ANAKINRA

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Biovitrum Ab

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Kineret?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Kineret contains Anakinra — 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.