Trientine Hydrochloride

Trientine Hydrochloride is used to treat Wilson’s disease by removing excess copper from the body. It works by binding excess copper in body tissues, carrying it to the kidneys where it is finally removed via urine.

You should take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals. You may check body temperature every night for the first month of treatment. You should inform the doctor if you notice any symptoms like fever or skin eruptions. Your doctor may regularly check your blood iron levels. It may cause side effects like nausea, skin rash and anemia (low number of red blood cells).

• Wilson's disease

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Severe side effects of Jolltrin

• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Iron deficiency
• Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions)
• Muscle spasm
• Myasthenia gravis

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Trientine Hydrochloride may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Trientine Hydrochloride is a copper chelating agent. It works by binding excess copper in body tissues, carrying it to the kidneys where it is finally removed via urine.

• Trientine Hydrochloride treats Wilson’s disease by removing excess copper from the body.
• Take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals.
• It should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed. Take it at least one hour apart from any other drug.
• Monitor your temperature every night for the first month of treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fever or skin eruptions.
• Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood iron level to check for iron deficiency.