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