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4-S-cysteaminylphenol
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Cysteamine
Definition
: A radiation-protective agent that oxidizes in air to form CYSTAMINE. It can be given intravenously or orally to treat radiation sickness. The bitartrate has been used for the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis.
do not confuse with CYSTAMINE
Other names
Mercaptamine; Cysteinamine; beta Mercaptoethylamine; Tosylate, Cysteamine; Tartrate, Cysteamine; Hydrochloride, Cysteamine; Hydrobromide, Cysteamine; Dihydrochloride, Cysteamine; Cysteamine, 35S Labeled; Bitartrate, Cysteamine; 35S-
Labeled Cysteamine; 2 Aminoethanethiol; beta-
Mercaptoethylamine; Mercaptoethylamine; Mercamine; Cysteamine, 35S-
Labeled; Cysteamine Tosylate; Cysteamine Tartrate (1:1); Cysteamine Tartrate; Cysteamine Maleate (1:1)
Drugs:
CYSTAGON
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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4-S-cysteaminylphenol
91281-34-4 Phenol, 4-
((2-
aminoethyl)thio)-
, (SP-
4-
1)
Cysteamine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Gan To Kagaku Ryoho 1984;11(10):2125