CYSTEAMINE

(sis TEE a meen) Brand: Cystagon

What is the most significant information I must know about cysteamine?

• Your baby must not use this medicine if he or she is allergic to cysteamine or penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen).

• Till using cysteamine, speak the doctor if your baby is allergic to any drugs, or if the baby has skin or bone problems (including fractures), liver malady, epilepsy or another seizure mess, a history of depression or nervous system mess, or a history or stomach ulcer or bleeding.

• There may be another medicines that can interact with cysteamine. Speak your child's doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications the baby uses. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your child's doctor. Hold a list with you of all the medicines your baby uses and show this list to any doctor or another healthcare provider who treats your child.

What is cysteamine?

• Cysteamine is used to treat a condition called nephropathic cystinosis (NEF-roe-PATH-ik SIS-tin-OH-sis). It works by reducing the amount of cystine in the kidneys.

• Nephropathic cystinosis is a rare genetic condition. Children with this condition develop a build-up of cystine in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney failure and another medical problems.

• Cysteamine may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till using cysteamine?

• Your baby must not use this medicine if he or she is allergic to cysteamine or penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen).

• Till using cysteamine, speak the doctor if your baby is allergic to any drugs, or if the baby has:

· skin or bone problems (including fractures);

· liver disease;

· epilepsy or another seizure disorder;

· a history of depression or nervous system mess; or

· a history of stomach ulcer or bleeding.

• If your baby has any of these conditions, he or she may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take cysteamine.

• FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your child's doctor if the baby is pregnant.

• It is not known whether cysteamine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.

How must I use cysteamine?

• Use this medicine exactly as predesigned by your child's doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your child's prescription label.

• Your child's doctor may occasionally change the doze to create certain and get the excellent results from this medication.

• Do not give a intact capsule to a baby who can't swallow it easily, especially a baby younger than 6 years old. Open the capsule and sprinkle the medication into the child's food. Ask your child's doctor about the types of foods to mix cysteamine with for excellent results.

• To be certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects, your child's blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. The skin and bones may also need to be checked. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

• Cystinosis is often treated with a combination of various medications, including vitamin and mineral supplements. To excellent treat your child's condition, use all of his or her medications as directed by the doctor. Be certain to read the medicine manual or patient instructions provided with every of your medications. Do not change your doses or medicine schedule without advice from your child's doctor.

• Store cysteamine at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. If the following doze is smaller than 2 hours away, wait before then to use the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think your baby has used too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, dry mouth, and weakness.

What must I avoid while taking cysteamine?

• This medicine can reason side effects that may impair thinking or reactions. Your baby must be careful while driving or doing anything that requires him or her to be awake and alert.

What are the possible side effects of cysteamine?

• Get abnormal medical help if your baby has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using cysteamine and call your child's doctor at once if your baby has any of these serious side effects (some of these may be caused by the cystinosis mess and not by this medication):

· fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

· the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;

· unusual bruising or streaks on the skin;

· bone or joint problems;

· weakness or fainting, black, bloody, or tarry stools;

· coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

· extreme drowsiness, loss of balance or coordination, seizure (convulsions);

· confusion, hallucinations, bad dreams, or changes in mood or behavior;

· urinating smaller than normal or not at all; or

· headache, ringing in the ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind the eyes.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;

· loss of appetite;

· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

· mild dizziness, nervous feeling.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect cysteamine?

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about cysteamine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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