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Cystadane Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Cystadane Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Cystadane (betaine anhydrous) Structural Formula Illustration

Cystadane® (betaine anhydrous for oral solution) is indicated for the treatment of homocystinuria to decrease elevated homocysteine blood levels. Included within the category of homocystinuria are:

  • Cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency
  • 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) deficiency
  • Cobalamin cofactor metabolism (cbl) defect

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Cystadane Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about betaine (Cystadane)?

Before taking betaine, tell your doctor about any allergi...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Cystadane Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat high levels of a certain important body chemical (homocysteine) due to an inherited disorder (homocystinuria). Decreasing high homocysteine levels may help prevent serious blood clots, abnormal bone formation, brittle bones (osteoporosis), and eye problems (e.g., dislocated eye lens, nearsightedness). This medication works by decreasing blood levels of homocysteine. It does not correct the inherited disorder that causes the disease.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily or as directed by your...

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What is Cystadane Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

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