Leaf Pharma

Product Introduction

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 of Lasinone Capsule

Treatment of Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1

Benefits of Lasinone Capsule

In Treatment of Hereditary Tyrosinemia Type 1

Hereditary tyrosinemia is a rare disorder in which there is abnormal buildup of an amino acid called tyrosine in various organs like liver, kidney, or the nervous system. The signs and symptoms may include eye pain and redness, excessively watery eyes, abnormal light sensitivity (photophobia), or thick, painful skin on the palms and soles. Lasinone 5mg Capsule stops this abnormal accumulation of tyrosine and prevents the harmful effects associated with it.

Side effects of Lasinone Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

Common side effects of Lasinone

Elevated 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

How to use Lasinone Capsule

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.

How Lasinone Capsule works

Lasinone 5mg Capsule works by preventing the breaking down of an amino acid called tyrosine and by keeping other toxic substances from building up and causing harm to your liver or kidneys.

Safety advice

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lasinone 5mg Capsule.

Pregnancy

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.

Breast feeding

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

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

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

Liver

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