CUVRIOR vs TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CUVRIOR 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	CUVRIOR	TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$101.25 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TRIENTINE TETRAHYDROCHLORIDE	TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Orphalan	Watson Labs Teva
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Copper Chelator
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hepatolenticular Degeneration, Nervous System Heavy Metal Poisoning	Hepatolenticular Degeneration, Nervous System Heavy Metal Poisoning

cuvrior trientine hydrochloride

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$101.25 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TRIENTINE TETRAHYDROCHLORIDE

TRIENTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Orphalan

Watson Labs Teva

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Copper Chelator

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hepatolenticular Degeneration, Nervous System Heavy Metal Poisoning

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cuvrior and Trientine Hydrochloride?

Cuvrior contains Trientine Tetrahydrochloride, 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.