Tiopronin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Thiola, Capen, Captimer, Epatiol, Mucolysin, Sutilan, Thiosol, Tioglis, Vincol
Category- Antiurolithic, cystine calculi
DescriptionTiopronin
(tye-oh-PRO-nin) is
used to prevent kidney stones, which may develop due to too much cystine in
the urine (cystinuria). This medicine works by removing the extra cystine
from the body.
In addition to the helpful effects of this medicine, it has side effects
that can be very serious. Before you take tiopronin, be sure that you have
discussed its use with your doctor.
Tiopronin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Capen
Captimer
Epatiol
Mucolysin
Sutilan
Thiosol
Tioglis
Vincol
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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