Lysine

Drug #1280

Lysine is amino acid. Chemically Lysine is a, ?-diaminocaproicacid. Lysine is a hydrolytic product of protein first isolated from casein. Lysine is essential for the optimal growth in infants and for maintenance of nitrogen equilibrium in human adults.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin and belongs to Amino Acid.

Molecular Weight: 146.2 · Non-proprietary name: Lysine.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Lysine is primarily indicated in conditions like Herpes simplex infections.

Contraindications

Lysine is contraindicated in conditions like Liver diseases, Kidney disease.

Dosage

Lysine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1 g	1 g	Every 24h	PO	Higher doses are split throughout the day,For 12 months
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Lysine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea.

Warnings / Precautions

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should only consider using supplemental L-lysine if their diets are low in this amino acid. They should avoid supplemental L-lysine for other reasons. Proteins such as casein, which are high in L-lysine relative to L-arginine, are associated with elevated cholesterol levels. Those with hypercholesterolemia who are interested in taking supplemental L-lysine should be aware of this. Those with hepatic or renal failure should exercise caution in the use of supplemental L-lysine.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Syrup

100 ml

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Storage Conditions

Lysine should be stored Tab.

Drug Classification

1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances

Manufacturers

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