Threonine
Drug #1765
Threonine is an aliphatic amino acid, which is an essential constituent of the diet. It is used as a dietary supplement. Threonine has been investigated for the treatment of spastic disorders.
Primary Characteristics
It belongs to Aliphatic amino acid.
Non-proprietary name: Threonine · pH: 5.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Threonine is primarily indicated in conditions like Premedication before surgery, Uncomplicated premature labor.
Contraindications
Threonine is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding.
Dosage
Threonine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 6 g/day | 6 g/day | — | PO | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Threonine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Headache, Nausea, Skin rashes, Stomach upset.
Warnings / Precautions
Special care must be taken when administering hypertonic glucose to provide calories in diabetic or prediabetic patients. Local reactions at the infusion site, consisting of a warm sensation, erythema, phlebitis and thrombosis have been reported with peripherally administered amino acid solutions, especially if other substances are also administered through the same site.If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures, and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Drug Classification
- 1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances