This is a summary of the European public assessment report (EPAR) for Procysbi. It explains how the European Medicines Agency assessed the medicine to recommend its authorisation in the EU and its conditions of use. It is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use Procysbi. For practical information about using Procysbi, patients should read the package leaflet or contact their doctor or pharmacist.
Therapeutic Indication
Procysbi is indicated for the treatment of proven nephropathic cystinosis. Cysteamine reduces cystine accumulation in some cells (e.g. leukocytes, muscle and liver cells) of nephropathic cystinosis patients and, when treatment is started early, it delays the development of renal failure.
Therapeutic Area (MeSH)
ATC Code
A16AA04
ATC Item
N/A
Pharmacotherapeutic Group
Other alimentary tract and metabolism products
Active Substance (Summary)
INN / Common Names
EMA Name
Procysbi
Medicine Name
Procysbi
Aliases
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