Indication
Treatment of corneal cystine crystal deposits in adults and children with cystinosis
Mechanism of Action
Acts as a cystine-depleting agent by converting cystine to cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfides, reducing corneal cystine crystal accumulation.
Available Quantities
5 ml bottle
Dosage/Instructions
Instill 1 drop in each eye, 4 times a day during waking hours. Discard bottle 7 days after first opening.
Pregnancy & Nursing
No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Oral administration in animals was teratogenic at doses 240 to 960 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose.
Pediatric Use
All ages
Contraindications, side effects, etc.
Common Side Effects: Include eye pain, redness, itching or irritation, vision problems, headache, and increased sensitivity to light. More serious side effects could include blurred vision, changes in vision, swelling around the eye, and increased pressure inside the skull, such as severe headaches, ringing in the ears, dizziness, nausea, and pain behind the eyes.
