Sapropterin Dihydrochloride and Ziconotide

• 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: ziconotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prialt

Ziconotide is a non-narcotic pain reliever that works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain.

Ziconotide is used to treat severe chronic pain in people who cannot use or do not respond to standard pain-relieving medications.

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