Nitisinone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Orfadin

Category

• Tyrosine degradation inhibitor

Description

Nitisinone (ni-TIS-uh-none) is given along with a special diet to treat hereditary tyrosinemia, type 1. This disease is caused by too much tyrosine in the blood. It may cause damage to the liver, kidneys, eyes, skin, and nervous system. Treatment with nitisinone and diet may slow the disease, but it will not cure it.

This medicine is available only with your or your child's doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Orfadin

† Not commercially available in Canada.