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Copper
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Pronounced: (Cop-ur)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Supplements |
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Drug InformationCopper is needed to utilize and absorb iron. It is used to treat copper deficiency, anemia due to copper deficiency, for wound healing, for benign prostate hyperplasia, for osteoporosis, and for osteoarthritis.
Mechanism:
Copy is an essential trace mineral, is part of an antioxidant enzyme, is required for production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to maintain energy levels, and is necessary for the synthesis of some hormones, collagen, and a pigment-producing enzyme called tyrosinase.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsSide effects are rare and are usually related to overdosing. The usual effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and liver failure after long-term use of high doses.
Precautions:
Children with Menke's syndrome do not absorb copper normally and may become severely deficient early in life. Also, people with Wilson's disease are cautioned never to take copper.
Preganant:
Considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation, as long as the daily upper limits of 8 to 10 are not exceeded. Higher doses may cause liver damage.
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Dosage InformationFor most adults, the daily recommended dietary allowance is only around 900 mcg daily. The average dietary intake for adults is 1 to 1.6 mg daily, so supplementation is usually unnecessary unlike there is high intake of zinc, which inhibits copper absorption.
Missed Dosage:
There is no missed dose information available. Consult with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider for additional information.
Storage:
Follow package directions for proper storage. Keep away from heat, moisture or light.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center.
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