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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

High-Yield Explanation

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

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