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Common name: Trientine

Product name: Syprine

Full names: Trientine capsules, Trientine, Syprine

Indications:

It is mainly used for patients with hepatolenticular degeneration (Wilson's disease) who are intolerant to penicillamine or who relapse after taking penicillamine.

Usage and dosage:

Oral administration.

Adult dosage: 0.75~1.25g per day, divided into 2~4 times, taken on an empty stomach, the maximum dose is 2g per day.

Pediatric dose: 0.5~0.75g per day, the maximum dose for those under 12 years old is 1.5g per day.

Adverse reactions:

Can cause iron deficiency anemia, occasionally heartburn, abdominal pain, acute gastritis, loss of appetite, rash, myalgia, etc.

Taboo:

Those who are allergic to this product should not use it. Nursing mothers and pregnant women should use it with caution or do not use it.

Notes:

1. The safety of children under 6 years old has not been established.

2. When supplementing iron, the interval between the two medicines must be 2 hours.

3. Wait at least 1 hour between taking this product before taking other food, medicine or dairy products.

4. Serum copper concentration should be monitored.

5. Not used interchangeably with penicillamine.

Store:

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Mechanism of action:

Trientine is a copper complexing agent used to treat Wilson's disease. It has a similar effect to penicillamine and can promote the excretion of copper through the kidneys. Although it is not as effective as penicillamine, it can be used by patients who cannot tolerate penicillamine.

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