Cysteamine

Brand name: Cystagon

D[HD]

Score D[HD] — Possible Hepatotoxin (at high doses)

Single case reports have appeared implicating this drug, but the evidence is limited.

Fewer than 3 cases have been reported in the literature. No characteristic signature has been identified, and the case reports may not have been very convincing.

[HD] High dose only — Liver injury occurs at high doses (e.g. overdose). Risk is lower at normal therapeutic doses.
Primary class Genetic
Secondary class Cystinosis
FDA approval 1994