Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cystagon Capsule
Cystagon Capsule
| Generic name | cysteamine (mercaptamine bitartrate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Miscellaneous uncategorized agents |
| Forms | Hard capsule |
Cystagon is a prescription medicine used to manage nephropathic cystinosis, a rare inherited disorder where the amino acid cystine builds up in the kidneys and other organs, causing kidney damage.
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