Trientine Dihydrochloride has been effectively used in the treatment
of Wilson's disease since 1969. Univar have a website dedicated to
Trientine which includes some information about Wilson's Disease.
Penicillamine is one of a group of drugs called disease-modifying antirheumatic
drugs (DMARDS). Distamine is a chelating agent. This means that it
binds to certain metals, including lead and copper, to help remove
them from your body if necessary.