Review the side-effects of Cysteamine Bitartrate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common - Nausea, bad breath, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, inflammation of the duodenum, gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding, drowsiness, brain disorder, headache, seizures, lack of muscle coordination, confusion, tremor, abnormal muscular movements, decreased hearing, dizziness.
Cardiovascular - Hypertension.
Genitourinary - Interstitial nephritis, renal failure.
Psychiatric - Nervousness, abnormal thinking, depression, emotional lability, hallucinations, nightmares.
Skin - Hives.
Eye - Loss of vision, eye pain, blurred vision.
Clinical Laboratory - Abnormal liver function, anemia, decrease in the number of white blood cells.
Body as a whole - Dehydration.
Cystagon, Procysbi
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common - Nausea, bad breath, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, inflammation of the duodenum, gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding, drowsiness, brain disorder, headache, seizures, lack of muscle coordination, confusion, tremor, abnormal muscular movements, decreased hearing, dizziness.
Cardiovascular - Hypertension.
Genitourinary - Interstitial nephritis, renal failure.
Psychiatric - Nervousness, abnormal thinking, depression, emotional lability, hallucinations, nightmares.
Skin - Hives.
Eye - Loss of vision, eye pain, blurred vision.
Clinical Laboratory - Abnormal liver function, anemia, decrease in the number of white blood cells.
Body as a whole - Dehydration.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Cysteamine Bitartrate
Cysteamine Bitartrate(Cystagon) generic is bitartrate salt of cysteamine prescribed for nephropathic cystinosis in children and adults.Trade Names for Cysteamine Bitartrate
International :
Cystagon, Procysbi