Generic Name

Tiopronin

Brand Names
Thiola, Venxxiva
FDA approval date: August 11, 1988
Classification: Reducing and Complexing Thiol
Form: Tablet

What is Thiola (Tiopronin)?

THIOLA EC is indicated, in combination with high fluid intake, alkali, and diet modification, for the prevention of cystine stone formation in adults and pediatric patients 20 kg and greater with severe homozygous cystinuria, who are not responsive to these measures alone. THIOLA EC is a reducing and complexing thiol indicated, in combination with high fluid intake, alkali, and diet modification, for the prevention of cystine stone formation in adults and pediatric patients 20 kg and greater with severe homozygous cystinuria, who are not responsive to these measures alone.

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