Sapropterin (Oral Route)


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Sapropterin (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Kuvan

Description

Sapropterin is used to lower phenylalanine levels in the blood of patients with phenylketonuria (PKU). High levels of phenylalanine (an amino acid) in the blood can cause severe brain damage, including severe mental retardation, seizures, tremors, or decreased learning ability. This medicine is usually given along with a special diet .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Disintegrating
Before Using
DR602555 Portions of this document last updated: July 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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