Drug details

Procysbi (cysteamine bitartrate delayed-release capsules)

type of Metabolic & Endocrine, Other

Procysbi (cysteamine bitartrate) is a cystine depleting agent used to treat a rare genetic condition called nephropathic cystinosis in patients over the age of six years old.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• fever,
• rash,
• fatigue,
• decreased appetite,
• headaches,
• abdominal pain/discomfort,
• bad breath odor,
• skin odor,
• lethargy, and
• hives.

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

• Cystadrops (cysteamine ophthalmic solution)
• Indocin (indomethacin)
• Indocin IV (indomethacin inj)
• Indocin Oral Suspension (indomethacin oral suspension)