CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE

LOE Approaching

cysteine hydrochloride

NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Oct 1986
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100

Mechanism of Action

enzyme, cystathionase, via the trans-sulfuration pathway, and serves as a precursor substrate for both glutathione and taurine. Cysteine hydrochloride injection, USP provides cysteine to the systemic circulation of neonates who require parenteral nutrition and cannot synthesize adequate quantities…