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Nitisinone Disease Interactions

There is 1 disease interaction with nitisinone.

Moderate

Nitisinone (applies to nitisinone) leukopenia/thrombocytopenia

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Neutropenia

In clinical trials, patients treated with oral formulations of nitisinone and dietary restriction developed transient leukopenia (3%), thrombocytopenia (3%), or both (1.5%). No patients developed infections or bleeding as a result of the episodes of leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. Caution is advised especially in patients with low blood cell counts. Platelet and white blood cell counts should be monitored during therapy with nitisinone.

References

  1. "Product Information. Orfadin (nitisinone)." Orphan Medical (2002):

Nitisinone drug interactions

There are 226 drug interactions with nitisinone.

Nitisinone alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with nitisinone.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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