Cystaran

Active Ingredient(s): Cysteamine
FDA Approved: * October 2, 2012
Pharm Company: * SIGMA TAU
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".

Cystaran 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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NDC Database Records for Cystaran: (1 result)

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• 54482-020 Cystaran 6.5 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution by Sigma-tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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• CYSTADROPS Cysteamine Hydrochloride
• CYSTAGON Cysteamine1 discussion
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• PROCYSBI Cysteamine Bitartrate