Indication
Acute leukemia, Anaemia, Lymphomas, Neutropenia.
Contra Indication
Hypersensitivity to the drug
Caution
Taking copper in excess is poisonous and food cooked in copper vessels with poor tin-plating can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea with abdominal pain. Drinking acid drinks in copper vessels can also produce the same symptoms.
Side Effect
Allergy, Hepatotoxicity, Hemolysis, Diarrhea, Hypotonia, Photophobia, Prostration, Behavioural changes, Peripheral edema. Hot flushes, Shortening of breath.