Sapropterin Dihydrochloride and Zaroxolyn

• Generic Name: sapropterin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kuvan

Used to reduce blood phenylalanine concentrations in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia associated with tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4)-responsive phenylketonuria (PKU). Use in conjunction with a phenylalanine-restricted diet. Designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use.

• Generic Name: metolazone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Zaroxolyn, Mykrox

Zaroxolyn is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Zaroxolyn is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Zaroxolyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.