Drug interactions
Torsemide + Trientine
Severity: Minor
Torsemide and Trientine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Loop diuretics increase urinary excretion of many cations and may alter copper excretion, which could modify the effect of trientine. The clinical importance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Torsemide and Trientine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Torsemide belongs to Cardiovascular; Trientine belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible altered renal clearance of trientine or copper chelate by diuretic-induced changes in renal handling; not well established.
What to do
Monitor urinary copper excretion and serum free copper in patients with Wilson disease who start a loop diuretic.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Torsemide
Other interactions of Trientine
- Calcium + Trientine Moderate
- Carbonyl iron + Trientine Moderate
- Copper + Trientine Moderate
- Ferrous fumarate + Trientine Moderate
- Ferrous gluconate + Trientine Moderate
- Ferrous sulfate + Trientine Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Torsemide with Trientine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Torsemide and Trientine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Loop diuretics increase urinary excretion of many cations and may alter copper excretion, which could modify the effect of trientine. The clinical importance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Torsemide and Trientine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor urinary copper excretion and serum free copper in patients with Wilson disease who start a loop diuretic.
What other medicines interact with Torsemide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Torsemide with, for example, Amikacin, Amiodarone, Carbenoxolone. The full list is on the Torsemide page.
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