CRYSVITA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults and children 6 months of age and older with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH).
When starting CRYSVITA, the recommended dose schedule is once every 2 weeks
Starting CRYSVITA
Your child will receive 1 dose every 2 weeks. The starting dose (the amount of CRYSVITA your child receives) is based on body weight and will be determined by their doctor. In some cases, more than 1 injection may be required.
While taking CRYSVITA
Your child’s doctor will check their phosphorus levels every 4 weeks for the first 3 months of treatment, and then as needed. They may adjust your child’s dose if their phosphorus levels are not in the normal range.
Before starting CRYSVITA
Before your child starts CRYSVITA, their doctor will review their current medications and check a few things to make sure treatment is appropriate:
- Stop taking oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs (such as calcitriol, paricalcitol, doxercalciferol, or calcifediol) 1 week before starting CRYSVITA
- Your child’s phosphorus levels should be below the appropriate range for their age
- Calcium and parathyroid hormone levels may be checked, especially if your child is at risk for high calcium levels
What to do if you miss a CRYSVITA dose
If you miss a dose, be sure to receive your next CRYSVITA dose as soon as possible.
To avoid missed doses, CRYSVITA may be given up to 3 days before or after the scheduled treatment date.
How CRYSVITA is given
CRYSVITA is given as an injection by a healthcare provider.
This type of injection is called a subcutaneous injection, which means it is given by a needle into the tissue just below the skin. The needle should not touch your child’s nerves, muscles, or bones.
Your child will get their injection in 1 of 4 places. Each time, the injection spot will be switched to a different one.
- Upper arms
- Upper thighs
- Buttocks
- Stomach
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