Tiopronin - tye-oh-PRO-nin is using to prevent kidney stones, which may develop due to too much cystine in the urine - cystinuria. This drug works by removing the extra cystine from the body.
In addition to the helpful effects of this drug, it has side effects that can be very serious. Before you take tiopronin, be sure that you have discussed its use with your family doctor.
Tiopronin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.