CUPRIMINE vs TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CUPRIMINE and TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$85.16 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLAMINE	TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Watson Labs Teva
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Antirheumatic Agent	Copper Chelator
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cystinuria, Hepatolenticular Degeneration	Hepatolenticular Degeneration, Nervous System Heavy Metal Poisoning

cuprimine trientine hydrochloride

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$85.16 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLAMINE

TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Watson Labs Teva

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Antirheumatic Agent

Copper Chelator

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 Trientine Hydrochloride?

Cuprimine contains Penicillamine, while Trientine Hydrochloride contains Trientine Hydrochloride — 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.