What is Cystagon used for?

This medication is used to help preserve kidney function and manage kidney damage and other problems in people with an inherited disorder that causes build-up of a certain natural substance (cystine) in the body (nephropathic cystinosis).

How do you get Cystagon?

Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush or chew it. If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, carefully follow the patient instructions for opening the capsule and mixing the medicine with certain foods. Your doctor may recommend that you use Cystagon oral granules. Do not crush or chew oral granules.

When was Procysbi approved?

Procysbi (cysteamine bitartrate/ NDA 203389) is an oral, delayed-release cystine-depleting agent approved by FDA on April 30, 2013 for the management of nephropathic cystinosis in adults and children ages 2 years and older.

What is nephropathic cystinosis?

Introduction. Nephropathic cystinosis is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder leading to end-stage renal disease and many extra-renal complications with crystal deposition in the conjunctiva and cornea being the most prominent.

What are Cystalgon tablets used for?

Cystalgon® contains: Flavoxate HCl – it is a type of smooth muscle relaxant that rapidly blocks excessive contraction of the urinary bladder and prevents urinary incontinence. Propyphenazone – it belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It quickly alleviates pain and inflammation.

What is Propyphenazone used for?

Paracetamol/Propyphenazone/Caffeine (Saridon Triple Action) is an analgesic/antipyretic. For fast and effective relief of mild to severe headaches. For the relief of pain such as headache, toothache, menstrual discomfort, postoperative and rheumatic pain.

How is nephropathic cystinosis treated?

Nephropathic cystinosis is a rare disease that usually appears in infants and children at a young age. It is a life-long condition, but available treatments, such as cysteamine therapy and kidney transplantation, have allowed people with the disease to live longer.

What kind of doctor treats nephropathic cystinosis?

A nephrologist is a specialist in kidney disease and is the primary healthcare provider for cystinosis patients.

Does Yamini cause weight gain?

Nausea, headache, breast pain, and weight gain are some commonly seen side effects of this medicine. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

What is Genurin Forte for?

Genurin Forte is used for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome caused by urethra irritation, infectious bladder, and prostate enlargement. It works by relaxing the detrusor muscle in the bladder, which reduces the consistent urge to urinate right away.

Is propyphenazone a pain killer?

Propyphenazone is an analgesic and antipyretic, with some anti-inflammatory activity. It is used to reduce fever and pain in conditions like headache and toothache.

Why is propyphenazone banned?

Also, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board had said that these medicines “may involve risk to human beings”. To prevent the irrational usage of these drugs, the ministry had imposed the ban. Popular drugs like Saridon, Panderm along with several cough syrups, painkillers and cold medicines got under the radar.