Medical Condition Disorders Of Porphyrin Metabolism

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 277.1 - disorders of porphyrin metabolism

Active Ingredients used for Disorders Of Porphyrin Metabolism:

Beta Carotene

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
beta-carotene	erythropoietic protoporphyria is a rare inherited genetic disorder of porphyrin-heme metabolism that has skin and systemic manifestations, including photosensitivity (painful skin sensitivity to sunlight), as well as gallstones and liver dysfunction. it is usually recognized during childhood. the over-the-counter synthetic beta-carotene product lumitene is u.s. food and drug administration (fda)-approved for photoprotection in this disease. antihistamines may also be used to reduce symptoms.	a

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.