Sapropterin is used in the treatment of: (A) Phenylketonuria, (B) Hereditary Fructose Intolerance, (C) Galactosemia, (D) Gaucher's disease
Answer is A. Sapropterin, a synthetic form of tetrahydrobiopterin, which acts as a cofactor in patients with residual PAH activity, is approved by FDA to reduce phenylalanine levels in PKU. Galactosemia- Avoid milk & milk products. Hereditary Fructose Intolerance- Complete elimination of sucrose & fructose drom diet. Gaucher's disease- Enzyme replacement therapy.