TIOPRONIN (Thiola) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

TIOPRONIN

What is the Trade Name for TIOPRONIN?

Thiola

What are the Indications for TIOPRONIN?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE THIOLA 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 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. ( 1 )

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