NITISINONE (Orfadin) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NITISINONE

What is the Trade Name for NITISINONE?

Orfadin

What are the Indications for NITISINONE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ORFADIN ¬Æ is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) in combination with dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine. ORFADIN is a hydroxy-phenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) in combination with dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine. ( 1 )

 

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