CUCHEL 250MG CAPSULE

Introduction:

Cuchel 250mg Capsule contains the active constituent trientine hydrochloride. It is used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease. Wilson’s disease is a genetic condition in which the body cannot transport or remove copper in a normal way. Copper from food and drink buildup to excessive levels can lead to nervous system problems and liver damage. Your symptoms may worsen initially after treatment has started; if it happens, tell your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. 

Cuchel 250mg Capsule may reduce the iron content in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe iron supplements. Your doctor will regularly check the urine and blood to ensure that you receive the right dose. Swallow the capsules in an empty stomach at least one hour before meals or two hours after meals. It is important to tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant before taking this medicine. This medicine should not be taken together with medicine containing zinc.

Uses of Cuchel 250mg Capsule:

• Wilson’s disease

How Cuchel 250mg Capsule works:

It gets attached to copper in the body and lowers the levels by facilitating the copper removal in urine. It also gets attached to copper in the gut and reduces the absorption into the body.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Cuchel 250mg Capsule out of sight and reach of children. 
• Store at 2°C to 8°C.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Environmental toxicology: Carcinogenesis and Heavy metals, 12th edition, 2011, 1875.
2. Tillomed Laboratories Ltd, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on Jan 2020] [ Accessed on 6th May 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.11626.pdf

How to use Cuchel 250mg Capsule:

Take Cuchel 250mg Capsule in the dose and duration prescribed by your physician. Swallow the capsules in an empty stomach at least one hour before meals or two hours after meals. If you are prescribed to take iron supplements, take them at two hours after taking medicine.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Ask your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Cuchel 250mg Capsule.

Breastfeeding:

It is vital to tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to do so before taking Cuchel 250mg Capsule.

Liver:

Inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases.

Kidney:

Inform your doctor if you have any kidney diseases. 

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have an allergic condition or other diseases.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Nausea