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Nitisinone (ni-TIS-uh-none) is given along with a special diet to treat hereditary tyrosinemia, type 1. This disease is caused by too much tyrosine in the blood. It may cause damage to the liver, kidneys, eyes, skin, and nervous system. Treatment with Nitisinone and diet may slow the disease, but it will not cure it. Nitisinone is available only with your or your child's doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S.)
Brand names: - Nitisinone - Orfadin |