Nitisinone

Generic Name
Nitisinone
Brand Names
Nityr, Orfadin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C14H10F3NO5
CAS Number
104206-65-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
K5BN214699
Background

Nitisinone is a synthetic reversible inhibitor of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase. It is used in the treatment of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1. It is sold under the brand name Orfadin.

Indication

Used as an adjunct to dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine in the treatment of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1.

Associated Conditions
Tyrosinemia Type 1
Associated Therapies
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Taste and Palatability of Orfadin Suspension

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-11-28
Last Posted Date
2014-11-06
Lead Sponsor
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Target Recruit Count
18
Registration Number
NCT01734889
Locations
🇩🇪

Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany

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Hopital Necker, Paris, France

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Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany

and more 4 locations

Nitisinone (NTBC) In Different Age Groups Of Patients With Alkaptonuria

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2011-07-08
Last Posted Date
2021-04-22
Lead Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Target Recruit Count
8
Registration Number
NCT01390077
Locations
🇺🇸

University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States

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