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With Cystagon (mercaptamine bitartrate) and other cysteamine preparations, chronic high doses, mostly above 1.95 g/m²/day, have been linked in children to Ehlers–Danlos-like syndrome, elbow vascular disorders, vascular proliferation, skin striae, genu valgum, leg pain, hyperextensive joints, osteopenia, compression fractures and scoliosis; histology suggested angioendotheliomatosis where performed.
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- Cystagon 50 mg hard capsulesRecordati Rare Diseases UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 10Document updated
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