Brand Names

Category

• Nephropathic cystinosis therapy

Description Drug

Cysteamine - sis-TEE-a-meen is using to prevent damage that may be causing by the buildup of cystine crystals in organs such as the kidneys. This drug works by removing the extra cystine from the cells of the body.

Oral
• Capsules - USA

Brand Names

Some commonly using brand names are:

In the USA

• Cystagon

† Not commercially available in Canada.