Orfadin (Nitisinone) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Orfadin Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Orfadin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ORFADIN®
(nitisinone) capsules Structural Formula Illustration

Orfadin® capsules (nitisinone) are indicated as an adjunct to dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine in the treatment of patients with hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1).

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What is Orfadin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Orfadin Patient Information: Side Effects

Stop using nitisinone and get emergency medical help if you have any of these serious side side effects. Some of these side effects can be caused by the medication or by your diet:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
eye redness, pain, burning, or sensitivity to light;
vision changes;
bloody or black stools; or
unusual bruising or bleeding.

Other, less serious side effects may...

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What is Orfadin Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Orfadin Consumer Information: Uses

Nitisinone is used to treat a certain inherited disorder (hereditary tyrosinemia type 1, also known as HT-1). HT-1 is usually discovered in infants and needs lifelong treatment. This condition is caused by a shortage of a certain natural substance that is needed to break down a nutrient (tyrosine) found in food. This effect causes a build-up of too much tyrosine and related substances in the liver. Nitisinone works by helping to prevent the formation and build-up of several toxic substances that cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system. This drug must be used along with a diet lo...

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