Copper

DEA Class;  Rx, OTC

Common Brand Names; 

Cofactor in many enzymes, including ceruloplasmin; involved in formation of iron carrier protein, transferrin

Helps maintain normal rates of red and white blood cell formation and helps prevent development of deficiency symptoms

Nausea/vomiting (10-60 mg dose)

Hepatic dysfunction including necrosis

Administration not recommended in Wilson disease

Use caution in patients with hepatic impairment

Injection contains aluminum; use caution in renal impairment and premature infants

Acidic pH of the solution may cause tissue irritation

Pregnancy Category: C

Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Dietary Supplement

2-5 mg PO qDay or more; not to exceed 8 mg/day

Alternatively (parenteral nutrition): 0.3-0.5 mg/day IV or 0.5-1.5 mg/day IV (per manufacturer)

High Output Fistula

• May use twice the recommended daily allowance

RDA

• Males: 900 mcg/day
• Females: 900 mcg/day
• Pregnant: 1,000 mcg/day
• Nursing: 1,300 mcg/day
• UL (>19 years old): 10,000 mcg/day

Dietary Supplement

2-5 mg PO qDay or more; not to exceed 8 mg/day

Alternatively (parenteral nutrition): 0.3-0.5 mg/day IV or 0.5-1.5 mg/day IV (per manufacturer)

High Output Fistula

• May use twice the recommended daily allowance

RDA

• Males: 900 mcg/day
• Females: 900 mcg/day
• Pregnant: 1,000 mcg/day
• Nursing: 1,300 mcg/day
• UL (>19 years old): 10,000 mcg/day

Copper

Capsule

• 5mg

Tablet

• 5mg

Solution (iv)

• 0.4mg/mL (10mL)