[radiation protective agent that oxidizes in air to form cystamine; can be given intravenously or orally to treat radiation sickness; the bitartrate has been used for the oral treatment of nephropathic cystinosis. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0010648 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: Mercaptoethylamines
Radiation Effect Modifiers
aminothiol
[GU900] GENITOURINARY AGENTS, OTHER
[XX000] MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Relation/CHD: CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE