CUPRIMINE vs MUCOMYST W/ ISOPROTERENOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and MUCOMYST W/ ISOPROTERENOL 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	MUCOMYST W/ ISOPROTERENOL
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$1.32 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	ACETYLCYSTEINE AND ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Mead Johnson
Dosage forms	Capsule	Solution
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	—

cuprimine mucomyst w/ isoproterenol

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$1.32 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

ACETYLCYSTEINE AND ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Mead Johnson

Dosage forms

Capsule

Solution

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Mucomyst W/ Isoproterenol?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Mucomyst W/ Isoproterenol contains Acetylcysteine and Isoproterenol Hydrochloride — 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.