Comparing Palynziq vs Sapropterin
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Prescribed for Phenylketonuria. Palynziq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Phenylketonuria. sapropterin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Palynziq side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: headache, and rhinorrhea. See the full sapropterin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Palynziq prices |
View all sapropterin prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Kuvan | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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60 hours |
17 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Summary unavailable. See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 17 drugs are known to interact with Palynziq:
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with sapropterin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
