This page contains brief details about the drug , it's indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Background and Date of Approval
The L-glutamine + zinc is medical approved to treat muscle growth and decrease muscle wastes, nutritional depletion in the body, boost gut health and immunity and prevent oral mucositis.
Mechanism of Action of undefined
L-glutamine: It is a non-essential amino acid, and it is an important neurotransmitter that is required for proper growth function. It also helps maintain the barrier between the intestines and the rest of your body and aids with the proper growth of intestinal cells.
Zinc: It increases wound healing, promotes growth, and balances skin hydration by inhibiting potassium channels. It is more specific to potassium channels because it does not block calcium channels.
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This medicine treats muscle fatigue and builds immunity in an individual. This medicine also helps to boost gut health and gut immunity. It prevents cachexia and reduces oral mucositis. This combination of medicine helps promote proper growth and development of the overall body. It is used to enhance the immune function and speed up the recovery time in various critical illnesses such as gastrointestinal disorders, septic shock, trauma, burns, immune deficiencies, sickle cell anemia, and as an adjuvant in all types of cancer and bone marrow transplant patients.
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L-glutamine + zinc is available as tablet form, which can be consumed orally and is available in 12gm, 12.5gm, 15gm and 210gm sachet. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
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Warnings
Do not take L-Glutamine + Zinc if you are allergic to L-glutamine, zinc, or any of the other ingredients in the medicine. Inform your physician about your medical and medication history before initiating the treatment. Inform your physician if you have liver or kidney problems.
Precautions
Tell your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine. The most common side effects of this medicine are constipation, loose stools, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.
Side Effects
The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with L-glutamine + zinc are stomach pain, skin rash, diarrhea, constipation and itching.
Word Of Advice
If you forgot to take the medicine, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Read the instructions label carefully before consuming the medicine. Your doctor may advise you to take certain blood tests during the treatment to monitor any unwanted side effects.
Frequently Asked Question
References
- Roche Products Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on May 2019] [ Accessed on 12th Jan 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6926.pdf
- Goodman & Gilman's, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Treatment of central nervous system degenerative disorders, and cytokines, 12th edition, 2011, 614-619.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antiparkinsonian drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 425-435.
Disclaimer
The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice, it is meant for educational purposes only. For further details consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.
