Mercaptamine
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
A16AA04
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0000060-23-1
Chemical Formula
C2-H7-N-S
Molecular Weight
77
Therapeutic Category
Antidote
Chemical Name
Ethanethiol, 2-amino-
Foreign Names
- Mercaptaminum (Latin)
- Mercaptamin (German)
- Mercaptamine (French)
- Mercaptamina (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Cysteamine (OS: USAN)
- Mercaptamine (OS: DCF, BAN)
- 1573 L (IS)
- L 1573 (IS)
- MEA (IS)
- NSC 21116 (IS)
- Cysteamine bitartrate (IS)
Brand Names
- Cystagon
Mylan, United States; Orphan, Slovenia; Alphapharm, Australia; Excelsior, Taiwan; Mylan, United States; Orphan, Germany; Orphan, United Kingdom; Orphan, Poland; Orphan Europe, Austria; Orphan Europe, Spain; Orphan Europe, France; Orphan Europe, Italy; Orphan Europe, Latvia; Orphan Europe, Netherlands; Orphan Europe Nordic, Denmark; Orphan Europe Nordic, Iceland; Orphan Europe Nordic, Norway; Swedish Orphan, Finland; Swedish Orphan, Lithuania
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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