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Do patients taking penicillamine have a difficult time in general healing from surgery?
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Possibly: Penicillamine is classified as a dmard, mechanism of action is not completely understood. These drugs can cause leukopenia/thrombocytopenia - suppression of WBC leaves a patient vulnerable to infection and can cause delayed wound healing..
Answered 9/22/2016
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Yes: It is much harder for the body to heal as it inhibits some form of healing.
Answered 9/24/2012
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