Orfadin (Nitisinone)
- Medicine name: Orfadin
- Generic name: Nitisinone
- Dosage form & strength: Capsules in 2 mg, 5 mg, 10mg and 20 mg
- Manufactured by: Apotek Produktion & Laboratorier AB, Sweden
The drug, Nitisinone is a synthetic reversible inhibitor of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase that is used as the additional dietary restriction of Tyrosine and Phenylalanine for treating hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1).
Recommended dosage : Healthcare professionals recommend a dose of Orfadin as 1 to 2 mg/kg divided into 2 daily doses. And the initial dose is 1 mg/kg/day, divided into morning and evening administration.
Note: Orfadin is an FDA-approved drug.
The drug, Nitisinone, is an inhibitor of 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate dioxygenase, an enzyme in the tyrosine metabolic pathway. Therefore, treatment with Nitisinone may cause an increase in blood tyrosine in patients with HT-1, and patients should maintain a concomitant reduction in dietary tyrosine and phenylalanine while on Nitisinone treatment. One should maintain plasma tyrosine levels below 500 mol/L.
- Ocular signs and symptoms are reported in patients treated with Nitisinone, such as corneal ulcers, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal opacities, eye pain, and photophobia.
- Few patients who took Nitisinone experienced an abrupt change in neurologic status.
- Patients also experienced painful hyperkeratotic plaques on the soles and palms.
Reports show patients treated with Nitisinone and dietary restriction developed transient leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, or both. There is one case where a patient developed leukopenia and thrombocytopenia improved after the dose of Nitisinone decreased from 2 mg/kg to 1 mg/kg. One should monitor platelet, and white blood cell counts regularly during Nitisinone therapy.
What documents are required to import Orfadin to India?
Orfadin (Nitisinone) can be imported only by patients or government hospitals under the patients’ names.
The following documentation is needed to import the product:
- A valid prescription from a qualified doctor.
- Patients diagnostic reports
- Patients Identity proof (issued by Govt of India)
How does the order confirm?
The order will be confirmed only after the receipt of:
- A valid prescription by healthcare professionals.
- Import permit if applicable.
Is ORFADIN available in India?
ORFADIN (Nitisinone capsules) is a (prescription drug, prescription medication or prescription medicine) pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
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Orfadin can be made available to patients, doctors and hospitals in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bangalore, Srinagar, Jammu, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Noida, Gurgaon, Lucknow and Pune and other cities in India. The order will be confirmed only after receiving a valid prescription from the doctor and import permit.
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What is the Generic Name for the trade name drug Orfadin®?
Nitisinone is the generic name for the drug Orfadin.
What is the dosage of Nitisinone?
The drug Nitisinone is available in 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg capsules.
What is Orfadin used for?
The medicine Orfadin (Nitisinone) is used as an adjunct to dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine in the treating of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1).
How much does Orfadin cost in India?
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Is there any generic or biosimilar available for Orfadin 10 mg?
There is no generic or biosimilar for Orfadin 10 mg globally.
What are the common side-effects of Orfadin?
The common side-effects of Orfadin are thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, conjunctivitis, corneal opacity, blepharitis, keratitis, photophobia, eye pain, cataracts, exfoliative dermatitis, granulocytopenia, epistaxis, pruritus, dry skin, maculopapular rash and alopecia.
What are the other brands under which Nitisinone is sold?
The drug Nitisinone is also sold under other innovator brand names such as Tisinon.
What are the Highlights of prescribing information for Nitisinone?
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