CUPRIMINE vs CUVRIOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and CUVRIOR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CUPRIMINE	CUVRIOR
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	TRIENTINE TETRAHYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Orphalan
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Hepatolenticular Degeneration, Nervous System Heavy Metal Poisoning

cuprimine cuvrior

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

TRIENTINE TETRAHYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Orphalan

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration

Hepatolenticular Degeneration, Nervous System Heavy Metal Poisoning

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuprimine and Cuvrior?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Cuvrior contains Trientine Tetrahydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.