kuvan 100 mg pwd for oral susp. 30 sachets
كيوفان 100 مجم معلق 30 كيس
sapropterinThe published official price. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
- Strength
- 100mg
- Form
- suspension
- Manufacturer
- biomarin > egyptian pharmaceutical trading company
- Route
- oral.liquid
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Indicated to reduce blood phenylalanine levels in adults and pediatric patients with tetrahydrobiopterin-responsive phenylketonuria. It is used together with a phenylalanine-restricted diet.
Do not use if
No specific contraindications are listed, but use is not recommended in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to sapropterin.
Side effects
Common adverse effects include headache, runny nose, throat pain, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, and nasal congestion.
Warnings
Monitor blood phenylalanine levels regularly. Serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis may occur.
How it works
Synthetic tetrahydrobiopterin that enhances residual phenylalanine hydroxylase activity and improves phenylalanine metabolism.
Storage
Store according to manufacturer instructions and protect from moisture.