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CYSTARAN (cysteamine hydrochloride) · LEADIANT BIOSCI INC

Ophthalmology Approved 2012-10-02

Cystaran helps patients with cystinosis who experience a buildup of cystine crystals in their eyes. It treats the accumulation of these crystals within the cornea, which is a common complication of the disease. This medication is used to deplete cystine levels specifically in the ocular tissue to improve patient outcomes.

How CYSTARAN Works

This medication works by converting cystine into cysteine and cysteine-cysteamine mixed disulfides. By changing the chemical structure of the cystine, the drug effectively reduces the accumulation of crystals within the cornea.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
13
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2012-10-02
Routes
OPHTHALMIC
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION/DROPS

Companies

Active Ingredient: CYSTEAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

CYSTARAN Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
3 FDA actions from 2012 to 2022
Feb 2022 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Apr 2020 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Oct 2012 ORIGINAL Priority
New Form · Type 3 - New Dosage Form

What CYSTARAN Treats

1 indications

CYSTARAN is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2012. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Cystinosis
Source: FDA Label

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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CYSTARAN FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

CYSTARAN ® is a cystine-depleting agent indicated for the treatment of corneal cystine crystal accumulation in patients with cystinosis. CYSTARAN is a cystine-depleting agent indicated for the treatment of corneal cystine crystal accumulation in patients with cystinosis.

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