All of the following statements about trientine use in Wilson s disease are true except:

A. It is more potent than penicillamine.

B. It is used as an alternative to penicillamine in non- tolerant patients

C. It should not be administered within 2 hours of iron supplementation.

D. It can cause iron def anemia which is reversible by oral iron supplements

Correct Answer: It is more potent than penicillamine.

Description: Pencillamine is more effective.trientine is less efficacious in patients with neurological symptoms REF: KD tripadi 8th edition

Category: Pharmacology

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