Cysteamine Hydrochloride (2 brand names, 1 dosage form, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: SOLUTION/DROPS.
Routes of administration: OPHTHALMIC.
Brand Names
- CYSTADROPS
- CYSTARAN
Indications and Usage
CYSTADROPS is a cystine-depleting agent indicated for the treatment of corneal cystine crystal deposits in adults and children with cystinosis.
Contraindications
None.
Mechanism of Action
Cysteamine acts as a cystine-depleting agent by converting cystine to cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfides and reduces corneal cystine crystal accumulation.
⚠ Caution
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