Fosdenopterin (Intravenous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 4, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Nulibry
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Uses for fosdenopterin
Fosdenopterin injection is used to help reduce the risk of death caused by molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD) type A.
Fosdenopterin is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
Before using fosdenopterin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For fosdenopterin, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to fosdenopterin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fosdenopterin injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of fosdenopterin injection in geriatric patients. MoCD is usually a disease of young children.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Proper use of fosdenopterin
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you fosdenopterin in a medical facility. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. You or your child's caregiver may be trained to prepare and inject fosdenopterin at home. Be sure that you understand how to use the medicine.
Fosdenopterin comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
