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cysteamine (medicine)


cysteamine
<chemical> A radiation-protective agent that oxidises 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.

Pharmacological action: radiation-protective agents.

Chemical name: Ethanethiol, 2-amino-