Cupric Chloride
Cupric chloride is a copper supplement used to treat or prevent copper deficiency in patients unable to obtain adequate copper through oral intake. It contains copper (II) ions that are essential for numerous enzymatic processes in the body, including melanin production, iron metabolism, and antioxidant defense. This medication is typically administered when copper levels are depleted due to malnutrition, certain genetic disorders, or prolonged intravenous feeding.
Cupric chloride is a copper supplement used to treat copper deficiency by providing essential copper ions for enzymatic functions in the body.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 21833
- Generic
- Cupric Chloride
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of copper deficiency states, including malnutrition, prolonged parenteral nutrition, and certain malabsorption syndromes. May also be used in genetic conditions affecting copper metabolism such as Menkes disease.
Provides bioavailable copper (II) ions that serve as cofactors for essential enzymes including cytochrome c oxidase (energy production), superoxide dismutase (antioxidant defense), and tyrosinase (melanin synthesis). Copper also plays a critical role in iron metabolism and hemoglobin formation.
Should be used under medical supervision due to narrow therapeutic range. Copper toxicity can occur with excessive supplementation. Contraindicated in patients with Wilson's disease or other conditions causing copper accumulation. May interact with certain medications including zinc supplements and antacids. Monitor copper levels during therapy.
Official drug label
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