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Syprine Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Syprine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

SYPRINE (trientine) is indicated in the treatment of patients with Wilson's disease who are intolerant of penicillamine. Clinical experience with SYPRINE (trientine) is limited and alternate dosing regimens have not been well-characterized; all endpoints in determining an individual patient's dose have not been well defined. SYPRINE (trientine) and penicillamine cannot be considered interchangeable. SYPRINE (trientine) should be used when continued treatment with penicillamine is no longer possible because of intolerable or life endangering side effects. Unlike penicillamine, SYP...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Syprine Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • cough, trouble breathing;
  • pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness;
  • tired feeling, muscle or joint pain, swollen glands;
  • seizure (convulsions);
  • muscle weakness, dropping eyelids, double vision; or
  • problems with speech, balance, walking, lifting, chewing, or swallowing;
  • ...

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