Lasinone 5mg Capsule 60.0 capsules in 1 bottle

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.

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 is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Lasinone 5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lasinone 5mg Capsule may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Lasinone 5mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lasinone 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

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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