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Cysteamine – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: CYSTAGON

Strength: 150 mg | Form: Capsules

Price in UAE: AED 2012.50

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Cysteamine

Class:|Cysteamine depleting agent Use:|Treatment of nephropathic cystinosis Adult dose:|Typically, 1.3 g/m²/day divided into four doses; adjust based on tolerance and response Pediatric dose:|Start with 1.3 g/m²/day divided into four doses; adjust based on age, weight, and response Side effects:|Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, fever, rash, bad breath, abdominal pain Contraindications:|Hypersensitivity to cysteamine or any component of the formulation Storage:|Store at

Drug Class

|Cysteamine depleting agent

Uses & Indications

|Treatment of nephropathic cystinosis

Storage Requirements

|Store at room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F);

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Orphan Europe, UNITED KINGDOM

Package Size

100's Bottle

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 2012.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

|Typically, 1.3 g/m²/day divided into four doses; adjust based on tolerance and response

Pediatric Dose

|Start with 1.3 g/m²/day divided into four doses; adjust based on age, weight, and response

Side Effects

|Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, fever, rash, bad breath, abdominal pain

Contraindications & Precautions

|Hypersensitivity to cysteamine or any component of the formulation

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Cysteamine available in UAE pharmacies:

CYESTA 0.55 % Eye Drops CYSTADROPS 3.8 mg/ml Eye Drops CYSTADROPS 3.8 mg/ml Eye Drops CYSTAGON 150 mg Capsules CYSTAGON 150 mg Capsules CYSTAGON 150 mg Capsules CYSTAGON 50 mg Capsules CYSTAGON 50 mg Capsules CYSTAGON 50 mg Capsules PROCYSBI 75 mg Capsules

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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