🔬 GastrointestinalCapsule
Orfadin
Nitisinone
Enzyme inhibitor that blocks toxic metabolite accumulation in hereditary tyrosinemia type 1.
Form
Capsule
Uses
2
Side effects
5
Category
Gastrointestinal
01
What is Orfadin used for?
- Hereditary tyrosinemia type 1
- Alkaptonuria
02
Nitisinone side effects
The following side effects have been reported for Nitisinone. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Elevated tyrosine levels
Eye pain
Corneal opacity
Thrombocytopenia
Leukopenia
03
Nitisinone warnings & precautions
- Restrict dietary phenylalanine and tyrosine intake
- Routine eye exams required
- Monitor liver function and alpha-fetoprotein levels
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Frequently asked questions
05
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