Cysteamine : Before Using

Cysteamine - Systemic

Brand Names

Cystagon Cysteamine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For cysteamine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your health care professional if you have ever had any unusual or allergy to cysteamine or penicillamine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Cysteamine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that cysteamine causes a decrease in fertility and a decrease in survival of their offspring. Before taking this drug, make sure your health care professional knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether cysteamine passes into breast milk. Since cysteamine has been reported to cause problems in nursing pets, it may be necessary for you to stop taking this drug or to stop breast-feeding during treat.

Use for Children

This drug has been tested in child and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems than it does in adults.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of cysteamine in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of cysteamine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Blood problems - or a history of
Convulsions - seizures
Liver disease Cysteamine may make these conditions worse