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Trientine Syprine Uses Treats Wilson's disease (high levels of copper in the body) in people who cannot take penicillamine (Cuprimine®, Depen®). Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Capsule. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.Take your prescribed dose at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals, and at least 1 hour apart from any food, milk, or other medicines. Swallow the capsule whole, and wash it down with water only. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Rinse any areas of your body or hands with water that may have touched the medicine inside the capsule. For the first month that you use this medicine, take your temperature every night before you go to bed. Let your doctor know if you have a fever (body temperature elevated above 98.6 degrees F). Let your doctor know if you develop a skin rash or redness. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trientine (Syprine®). You should not use this medicine to treat cystinuria (kidney, ureter, or bladder stones), rheumatoid arthritis, or biliary cirrhosis (inflammation and scarring of the liver). Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have anemia (low levels of iron in your blood). Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems. Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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