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    • SAPROPTERIN DIHYDROCHLORIDE (Generic for KUVAN)

    • QTY 120
    • 100 MG
    • TABLET SOL

SAPROPTERIN (SAP roe TER in) works to lower phenylalanine levels in the blood. It is used with a special diet to treat phenylketonuria. This medicine is not a cure.

SAPROPTERIN DIHYDROCHLORIDE (Generic for KUVAN) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Loratadine 10mg, Pseudoephedrine Sulfate 240mg, Oral tablet, extended release 24 hour

    • Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: Limit caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Pseudoephedrine. Also avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Side effects from Pseudoephedrine may get worse if you take excessive Caffeine. Taking a high amount of Caffeine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, tremor, or other side effects.
    • Notes for Professionals: Caffeine is a CNS-stimulant and such actions are expected to be additive when coadministered with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants.

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