Cystagon (Cysteamine Bitartrate) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 26, 2012

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Cystagon

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Cystagon Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

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

Cystagon Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

CYSTAGON® (cysteamine bitartrate) is indicated for the management of nephropathic cystinosis in children and adults.

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What is Cystagon Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

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

Cystagon Patient Information: Side Effects

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

Stop using cysteamine and call your child's doctor at once if your child has any of these serious side effects (some of these may be caused by the cystinosis disorder and not by this medication):

fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
unusual bruising or streaks on the skin;

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What is Cystagon Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

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

Cystagon Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to prevent kidney damage and other problems in people with cystinosis, a hereditary metabolic disorder that causes build-up of a certain natural substance (cystine) in cells. Cystine build-up can cause kidney problems, slow body growth, weak bones, and eye problems. Cysteamine helps the body get rid of cystine and prevents these problems.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using cysteamine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor ...

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