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    • ORFADIN (Brand for NITISINONE)

    • QTY 60
    • 2 MG
    • Capsule
    • Near  77381

NITISINONE (nit IS i none) treats tyrosinemia. It works by preventing the break-down of the amino acid tyrosine, which stops the buildup of toxins in your body. This decreases symptoms. Changes to diet are often combined with this medication.


ORFADIN (Brand for NITISINONE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Nitisinone 2mg, Oral capsule

    Interaction: Phenylalanine-containing foods
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Food interactions with Nitisinone may cause adverse reactions and worsening of disease symptoms. Foods and beverages containing tyrosine or phenylalanine should be avoided. You will need to adhere to a low protein diet because of these restrictions. Products containing phenylalanine include any product containing the sweetener aspartame (Nutrasweet).Talk to your health care provider about designing a food plan that takes into account these restrictions but helps maintain proper nutrition.
    Notes for Professionals: Food and dietary interactions are a critical component of treatment with nitisinone. Foods containing tyrosine or phenylalanine should be avoided; the patient usually must adhere to a low protein diet as a result. Products containing phenylalanine include any product containing the sweetener aspartame (Nutrasweet).
  • Nitisinone 2mg, Oral capsule

    Interaction: Tyrosine containing foods
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Food interactions with Nitisinone may cause adverse reactions and worsening of disease symptoms. Foods and beverages containing tyrosine or phenylalanine should be avoided. You will need to adhere to a low protein diet because of these restrictions. Products containing phenylalanine include any product containing the sweetener aspartame (Nutrasweet(R)).Talk to your health care provider about designing a food plan that takes into account these restrictions but helps maintain proper nutrition.
    Notes for Professionals: Food and dietary interactions are a critical component of treatment with nitisinone. Foods containing tyrosine or phenylalanine should be avoided; the patient usually must adhere to a low protein diet as a result. Products containing phenylalanine include any product containing the sweetener aspartame (Nutrasweet).

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