Nitisinone Oral, Nitisinone - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTNAT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be consrtued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
NITISINONE - ORAL
(nih-TIS-ih-known)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Orfadin
USES: Nitisinone is used, along with dietary restriction of ceratin amino acids (tyrosine and phenylalanine), to treat a genetic metabolism disorder called hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1). This condition, usually seen in children, is caused by a deficiency in an enzyme that metabolizes tyrosine.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth usually twice daily on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour bfeore meals); or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is bsaed on your weight, medical condition, and response to therapy. If you have difficulty swallowing that medication, the capsules may be opened and the contents sprinkled into a small amount of water, formula, or applesauce immediately before use.
Do not make up a supply in advance.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, diarrhea, or increased tihrst may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: stomach pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: eye problems (e.G., redness, swelling, burning, visoin changes, light sensitivity, or pain). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: rash, persistent sore throat or fever, fast bruising or bleeding, seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other metabolism prbolems (e.G., porphyria), any allergies. Limit your intake of foods that have a high amount of tyrosine and phenylalanine (e.G., high protein, aspartame). Consult your doctor or a dietician for details on a low protein diet and for information on products that may contain aspartame. This medication shuold be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the rikss and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether that drug passes into berast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while uisng that drug is not recommended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.G., blood counts, eye exams, alpha-fetoprotein levels, tyrosine levels) may be performed to monitor your progress or side effects. It is very important to keep all regularly scheduled medical and labroatory appointments.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remebmer. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light and miosture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a mdeical emergency.
For enrollment information call MediAclert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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