Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Sapropterin Dihydrochloride, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Sapropterin Dihydrochloride brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Sapropterin Dihydrochloride

Pronunciation : SAP-roe-TER-in

Therapeutic Classification : Miscellaneous

Brand Names or Trade Names of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride

International :

Kuvan

Why is Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic preparation of the tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), prescribed for phenylketonuria.

When should Sapropterin Dihydrochloride not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride?

Adult- PO- The recommended starting dose is 10 mg/kg/day taken once daily. The dose may be increased upto 20 mg/kg/day.

How should Sapropterin Dihydrochloride be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sapropterin Dihydrochloride?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, fever, poor nutrition, loss of appetite, any allergy, who are taking other medications, especially in children less than 4 years old, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Follow the diet program as directed by your healthcare provider.

What are the side effects of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride?

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.