Cystagon

Active Ingredient(s): Cysteamine
FDA Approved: * August 15, 1994
Pharm Company: * MYLAN
Category: Urinary System

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Cystagon Overview

Cysteamine is a chemical compound that can be biosynthesized in mammals, including humans, by the degradation of coenzyme A. The intermediate pantetheine is broken down into cysteamine and pantothenic acid.[10] It is the biosynthetic precursor to the neurotransmitter hypotaurine.[11][10] It is a stable aminothiol, i.e., an organic compound containing both an amine and a thiol functional groups. Cysteamine is a white, water-soluble solid. It ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Cysteamine
  • Capsule: 150mg, 50mg
  • Capsule, Delayed Release: 25mg, 75mg
  • Granule: 300mg/packet, 75mg/packet
  • Granule, Delayed Release: 300mg, 300mg/packet, 75mg, 75mg/packet
  • Solution: 0.44%
  • Solution/drops: 0.37%, 0.44%
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Cystagon: (2 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0378-9040 Cystagon 50 mg Oral Capsule by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • 0378-9045 Cystagon 150 mg Oral Capsule by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Other drugs which contain Cysteamine or a similar ingredient: (4 results)