Review the side-effects of Nitisinone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Liver- Liver failure/cancer.
Eye - Eye inflammation, clouding of eyes and eye pain.
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Blood and lymphatic - Decreased white blood cells and platelets count, bruising, nose bleed and high plasma tyrosine levels.
Skin - Itching, inflammation, dry skin, rash and hair loss.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Liver- Liver failure/cancer.
Eye - Eye inflammation, clouding of eyes and eye pain.
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Blood and lymphatic - Decreased white blood cells and platelets count, bruising, nose bleed and high plasma tyrosine levels.
Skin - Itching, inflammation, dry skin, rash and hair loss.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Nitisinone
Nitisinone(Orfadin) generic is a 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitor, prescribed for hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) (rare genetic metabolic disorder). It works by blocking the breakdown of tyrosine.Trade Names for Nitisinone
International :
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