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Side effect(s) of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride


Review the side-effects of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 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.

   Most Serious Effects
- Stomach inflammation, spinal cord injury, infection, testicular cancer and urinary tract infection.

   Most Common
- Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infection, throat pain, vomiting, and nausea.

   Miscellaneous
- Dizziness, gastrointestinal bleeding, post-procedural bleeding, irritability, heart attack, over stimulation, respiratory failure, swelling in the extremities, joint pain, increased urination, and agitation.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Sapropterin Dihydrochloride

Sapropterin Dihydrochloride(Kuvan) generic is a synthetic preparation of the tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), prescribed for phenylketonuria.


Trade Names for Sapropterin Dihydrochloride

International :


Kuvan
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