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Syprine
Syprine is used for: Treating Wilson disease in patients for whom other treatments are ineffective or not appropriate.
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Syprine
Trientine is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent. A chelating agent is capable of removing a heavy metal, such as lead, mercury, or copper, from the blood. Trientine is used to treat Wilson’s disease in people who cannot take penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen). Wilson’s disease is a genetic...
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Syprine
Trientine hydrochloride is N,N'-bis (2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine dihydrochloride. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in water, soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in chloroform and ether.
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Wilson's disease
...following medications may be used: Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) binds copper and leads to increased release of copper in the urine. Trientine (Syprine) binds (chelates) the copper increases its release through the urine. Zinc acetate (Galzin) blocks copper from being absorbed in the intestinal...
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See also: Wilson's Disease

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