Lysine

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.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.5 to 3 g
Single Dose: 1.8 (1.75)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Higher doses are split throughout the day
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Amino Acid. . The Molecular Weight of Lysine is 146.20.
Contraindications
Lysine is contraindicated in conditions like Liver diseases,Kidney disease.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lysine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal cramps.
Indications
Lysine is primarily indicated in conditions like Herpes simplex infections.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Lysine was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
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.
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