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18 Treatments for Homocystinuria

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Tests

6	Prescribed Medications

3	Over the Counter Medications

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Diets

Overview

The first choice of therapy for patients with CBS deficiency is administration of pyridoxine (vitamin B6). Vitamin B6 is the cofactor for the cystathionine b-synthase reaction. Potentially, some individuals who have CBS deficiency are not missing the enzyme, but rather have an e...[read article]

Tests for Homocystinuria

1. Plasma Homocysteine Test
2. Urine Homocystine Test
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Plasma Methylmalonic Acid Test Vitamin B12 is essential for your health. The vitamin helps to preserve neurological function, maintain red blood cell production, and aid normal DNA synthesis. Vit... More
5. Cystine and Homocystine Screen- Urine
6. Urine Methylmalonic Acid Level
7. Urine Amino Acid Levels Amino acid disorder screening checks for inherited disorders in amino acid metabolism. Tests are most commonly done on newborns. Two tests are available, one using ... More
8. Urinalysis A urinalysis is a laboratory test done to detect problems with your body that can appear in your urine. Many illnesses and disorders affect how your body removes wa... More
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Prescribed Medications for Homocystinuria

1. folic acid FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m... More
2. betaine(Cystadane ) BETAINE (BEE ta een) is a nutrient. It is used to treat homocystinuria. This drug helps regulate homocysteine levels and can improve how you feel. It is not a cure. More
3. pyridoxine PYRIDOXINE (peer i DOX een) is vitamin B6. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B6 levels. More
4. cyanocobalamin(Cyomin , others...) Close CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro... More
5. cyanocobalamin injection(Cyanoject , others...) Close CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is used in the growth of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in t... More
6. cyanocobalamin nasal(Nascobal , CaloMist) CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Homocystinuria

1. folic acid(FA-8 , Folacin-800) FOLIC ACID (FOE lik AS id) is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin. It is in many foods like liver, kidneys, yeast, and leafy, green vegetables. It is used to treat m... More
2. pyridoxine(Vitelle Nestrex ) PYRIDOXINE (peer i DOX een) is vitamin B6. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B6 levels. More
3. cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B-12 , others...) Close CYANOCOBALAMIN (sye an oh koe BAL a min) is a man made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential in the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and pro... More
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Diets for Homocystinuria

1. Low Protein Diet
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.