Leucine

Leucine is branched-chain amino acid, an essential constituent of the diet. Leucine is one of the 20 most common amino acid that enhance energy, endurance and aid in muscle tissue recovery and repair. Leucine is included in preparations for certain liver disorders, also is used as a dietry suppliment.


Adult Dose
Dose: 16 mg/kg of body weight
Single Dose: 16 (16)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Amino acid. . The Molecular Weight of Leucine is 131.20. It is weakly acidic drug.
Contraindications
Leucine is contraindicated in conditions like Impaired hepatic function,Impaired renal function.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Leucine include Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Pellagra.
Indications
Leucine is primarily indicated in conditions like Liver diseases, Premedication before surgery.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Leucine 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
Warnings
People that exercise a lot, have a low-protein diet, or are seriously trying to build muscle mass should consider leucine supplementation. Leucine is also available in stand-alone supplemental form, but should always be taken together with the other two branched-chain amino acids, isoleucine and valine. People with impaired liver or kidney function should not take isoleucine without first consulting a physician, as large doses of amino acids may aggravate these conditions.
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