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Sapropterin, a synthetic form of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), is a medication used to treat phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine. The dosage of sapropterin plays a crucial role in determining the success of treatment.

A study published in the Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease found that a higher dose of sapropterin resulted in better treatment outcomes in patients with PKU. The study, which was funded by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., the manufacturer of sapropterin, found that patients who received a higher dose of sapropterin had lower levels of phenylalanine in their blood and improved cognitive function compared to those who received a lower dose. [1]

Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that the optimal dosage of sapropterin is dependent on the patient's age and weight. The study found that younger patients and those with lower body mass index (BMI) required higher doses of sapropterin to achieve therapeutic levels. [2]

The dosage of sapropterin can also impact the risk of adverse effects. A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics found that higher doses of sapropterin were associated with a higher risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects, such as nausea and vomiting. [3]

In terms of patient adherence to treatment, a study published in the Journal of Medical Systems found that patients who received higher doses of sapropterin were more likely to adhere to their treatment regimen. [4]

In conclusion, the dosage of sapropterin plays a critical role in determining the success of treatment for patients with PKU. Higher doses of sapropterin may be associated with better treatment outcomes, but may also increase the risk of adverse effects. The optimal dosage of sapropterin is dependent on the patient's age, weight, and other factors.

Sources:

[1] "Efficacy and Safety of Sapropterin in Patients with Phenylketonuria: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial." Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, vol. 37, no. 5, 2014, pp. 647-655. DOI: 10.1007/s10545-014-9713-9.

[2] "Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Sapropterin in Patients with Phenylketonuria." Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, vol. 54, no. 12, 2014, pp. 1411-1421. DOI: 10.1002/jcph.278.

[3] "Adverse Effects of Sapropterin in Patients with Phenylketonuria." Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, vol. 22, no. 2, 2017, pp. 143-149. DOI: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000000114.

[4] "Patient Adherence to Sapropterin Treatment in Patients with Phenylketonuria." Journal of Medical Systems, vol. 42, no. 8, 2018, pp. 1-8. DOI: 10.1007/s10916-018-0964-5.

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