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Lasinone 5mg Capsule 60.0 capsules in 1 bottle

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Lasinone 5mg Capsule is a product of Laurus Labs Limited

Composition: Nitisinone (5mg)

Pack of 60 capsule

₹ 37500

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All Details About Lasinone 5mg Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lasinone 5mg Capsule

Description:

Lasinone 5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of hereditary tyrosinemia, a rare disorder that occurs due to abnormal accumulation of tyrosine, a protein.

Lasinone 5mg Capsule should be taken orally, an hour before or at least 2 hours after a meal. Also, a dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine should be followed. Follow the doctor’s instructions carefully and take the dose at the same time every day to avoid missing a dose.

Some of the side effects of this medicine include elevated tyrosine levels, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, conjunctivitis, photophobia, eye pain, epistaxis, pruritus, and alopecia. Discuss with the doctor about ways to treat or prevent any of these side effects.

Tell the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease as dose adjustment may be required. Please consult your doctor if you can drive or consume alcohol after taking this medicine. Do not take this medicine without consulting the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lasinone 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Lasinone

  • High tyrosine levels
  • Low blood platelets
  • Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Corneal opacity
  • Corneal inflammation
  • Photophobia
  • Eye pain
  • Eyelid inflammation
  • Cataract
  • Granulocytopenia
  • Nosebleeds
  • Itching
  • Exfoliative dermatitis
  • Dry skin
  • Maculopapular rash
  • Hair loss

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lasinone 5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lasinone 5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lasinone 5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lasinone 5mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lasinone 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lasinone 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lasinone 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lasinone 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Which foods are high in tyrosine and should be avoided while taking Lasinone 5mg Capsule?

While taking Lasinone 5mg Capsule, it is advisable to avoid tyrosine-rich foods, such as soybean, chicken, lamb, pork, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, and beans.

What is the best time to take Lasinone 5mg Capsule?

It is advisable to take this medicine at least one hour before or two hours after a meal.

Can Lasinone 5mg Capsule cause visual disturbances?

Affirmative, this medicine can cause visual disturbances, and thus avoid driving or operating any machinery after consuming this drug.

I am experiencing diarrhea and stomach pain after starting the treatment with Lasinone 5mg Capsule?

This medicine may upset the stomach and cause diarrhea due to the glycerol component of the formulation. Inform your doctor if the symptoms persist for a long or worsen.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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