Drug details

Javygtor (sapropterin dihydrochloride powder for oral solution)

type of Enzyme Cofactors

Javygtor (sapropterin dihydrochloride) is a phenylalanine hydroxylase activator indicated to reduce blood phenylalanine (Phe) levels in adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) due to tetrahydrobiopterin- (BH4-) responsive phenylketonuria (PKU). Javygtor is to be used in conjunction with a Phe-restricted diet.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • headache,
  • sore throat,
  • runny nose,
  • cough, and
  • nasal congestion
The following drugs are related to Javygtor, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Kuvan (saproterin dihydrochloride tablets)