Drug details

Cystagon (cysteamine bitartrate)

type of Metabolic & Endocrine, Other

Cystagon (cysteamine bitartrate) works by reducing the amount of cystine in the kidneys and is used to treat a condition called nephropathic cystinosis a rare genetic condition. Children with this condition develop a build-up of cystine in the kidneys which can lead to kidney failure and other medical problems.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
• vomiting
• fever
• drowsiness
• dizziness, or
• loss of appetite
• stomach pain
• tiredness
• diarrhea
• chills
• body aches
• flu symptoms
•  nervous feeling

The following drugs are related to Cystagon, either as a replacement or used together:

• Cystadrops (cysteamine ophthalmic solution)
• Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution)