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Cysteine

Generic Name
Cysteine
Brand Names
Elcys, Freamine 6.9, Freamine III 10, Hepatamine 8, Nephramine, Nouress, Premasol, Primene, Procalamine 3, Trophamine 10 %
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C3H7NO2S
CAS Number
52-90-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
K848JZ4886
Background

A thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form cystine.

Indication

For the prevention of liver damage and kidney damage associated with overdoses of acetaminophen

Associated Therapies
Total parenteral nutrition therapy, Amino acid supplementation
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