Cystagon

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medication
gptkbp:activeDuring Cysteamine
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:availability Prescription only
gptkbp:clinicalTrials Phase 3
Pregnant women
Pediatric patients
Adult patients
Breastfeeding women
gptkbp:contraindication Dizziness
Mood changes
Sleep disturbances
Skin rash
Liver function abnormalities
Hypersensitivity_to_Cysteamine
gptkbp:dosageForm Capsule
gptkbp:drugInterdiction Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
gptkbp:formFactor Capsule
gptkbp:hasPopulation Adults
Children
gptkbp:healthcare Important for treatment efficacy
Awareness of side effects
Dietary considerations
Importance of regular dosing
Need for regular follow-up appointments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cystagon
gptkbp:impact Lifelong
gptkbp:interactsWith Antacids
Vitamin C
Iron supplements
Other medications affecting kidney function
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Renal function
Growth parameters
Thyroid function
gptkbp:lastProduced 1994
gptkbp:mandates Long-term management of cystinosis
gptkbp:manufacturer Raptor_Pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:offers Varies by pharmacy
gptkbp:packaging Bottle
gptkbp:relatedPatent Kidney damage
Eye damage
Growth retardation
gptkbp:route Oral
gptkbp:sells gptkb:Cystagon
gptkbp:sideEffect Diarrhea
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Abdominal pain
Anorexia
gptkbp:skills 100 mg
400 mg
gptkbp:storage Room temperature
gptkbp:triggerType Cysteamine_reduces_cystine_accumulation
gptkbp:usedFor Cystinosis