Orfadin and Acetaminophen drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Orfadin (nitisinone) and Acetaminophen (acetaminophen). Common drug interactions include amino acid level increased among females and amino acid level increased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Orfadin and Acetaminophen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Orfadin?

Orfadin has active ingredients of nitisinone. eHealthMe is studying from 968 Orfadin users. Check the latest studies of Orfadin.

What is Acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen has active ingredients of acetaminophen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 183,077 Acetaminophen users. Check the latest studies of Acetaminophen.



On Jul, 16, 2026

15 people who take Orfadin and Acetaminophen together, and have interactions are studied.

Orfadin and Acetaminophen drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Orfadin and Acetaminophen, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Amino acid level increased
  2. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  3. Lenticular opacities (swelling and opacity of the entire lens)
  4. Conjunctival oedema (conjunctival swelling)
  5. Conjunctival pigmentation (colour of conctiva)
  6. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
  7. Scleral disorder (disease of sclera)

male:

  1. Amino acid level increased
  2. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  3. Hepatic fibrosis (scarring process that represents the liver's response to injury)
  4. Hepatic neoplasm malignant (liver cancer)
  5. Immunosuppressant drug level increased
  6. Liver disorder (liver diseases)
  7. Liver transplant
  8. Nasal disorder (diseases of nose)
  9. Lenticular opacities (swelling and opacity of the entire lens)
  10. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

What are the common drug interactions of Orfadin and Acetaminophen, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Agitation postoperative
  2. Alpha 1 foetoprotein increased
  3. Confusion postoperative
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Hallucination, visual (seeing things that aren't there)
  6. Hepatic fibrosis (scarring process that represents the liver's response to injury)
  7. Hepatic neoplasm malignant (liver cancer)
  8. Immunosuppressant drug level increased
  9. Liver disorder (liver diseases)
  10. Liver transplant

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Lenticular opacities (swelling and opacity of the entire lens)
  2. Conjunctival oedema (conjunctival swelling)
  3. Conjunctival pigmentation (colour of conctiva)
  4. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
  5. Nasal disorder (diseases of nose)
  6. Scleral disorder (disease of sclera)
  7. Amino acid level increased
  8. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)

50-59:

  1. Amino acid level increased
  2. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  3. Lenticular opacities (swelling and opacity of the entire lens)
  4. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

60+:

  1. Amino acid level increased
  2. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  3. Lenticular opacities (swelling and opacity of the entire lens)
  4. Conjunctival oedema (conjunctival swelling)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Alkaptonuria (black urine disease): 14 people, 93.33%
  2. Tyrosinaemia (tyrosine metabolism resulting in liver and kidney disturbances and mental retardation): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nitisinone and acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Orfadin and Acetaminophen, respectively), and Orfadin and Acetaminophen (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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