“…The assay cannot distinguish between cystine and cystine–thiol drug complex, making the measurement of cystine concentration inaccurate. However, it is recommended to prescribe 1 mg of tiopronin for every 1 mg of cystine excreted per 24 h. 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 In case of renal calculi, treatment is mainly symptomatic, with the use of analgesics. If treatment fails, ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy may be considered.…”