Sapropterin: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Sapropterin. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Sapropterin dihydrochloride powder for oral solution is indicated to reduce blood phenylalanine (Phe) levels in adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) due to tetrahydrobiopterin- (BH4-) responsive Phenylketonuria (PKU). Sapropterin dihydrochloride powder for oral solution is to be used in conjunction with a Phe- restricted diet.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 39f1d020…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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