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    • NITISINONE (Generic for ORFADIN)

    • QTY 60
    • 2 MG
    • Capsule

NITISINONE slows the breakdown of tyrosine. It is used to treat a rare disease called hereditary tyrosinemia type I.

NITISINONE (Generic for ORFADIN) 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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