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Sapropterin and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with sapropterin.

Moderate

Sapropterin Food

Moderate Food Interaction

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food increases the gastrointestinal absorption of sapropterin.

MANAGEMENT: Sapropterin should be administered with food, preferably at the same time each day. Sapropterin tablets should be dissolved in 4 to 8 ounces (120 to 240 mL) of water or apple juice and taken within 15 minutes of dissolution.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Canadian Pharmacists Association (2006) e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink
  3. (2007) "Product Information. Kuvan (sapropterin)." BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc
  4. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
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Sapropterin drug interactions

There are 20 drug interactions with sapropterin.

Sapropterin disease interactions

There are 4 disease interactions with sapropterin which include:

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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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