Phenylalanine

Phenylalanine is an aromatic amino acid which is an essential constituent of the diet. Phenylalanine is used as a dietary supplements.


Adult Dose
Dose: 14 mg/kg of body weight/day
Single Dose: 14 (14)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
belongs to Aromatic amino acid. . It is weakly acidic drug.
Contraindications
Phenylalanine is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism,Schizophrenia,Cancer,Pregnancy,Lactation.
Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Phenylalanine include Nausea, Heart burn, Headache.
Indications
'Phenylalanine is primarily indicated in conditions like Chronic pain, Depression, Parkinson''s disease, Premedication before surgery, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Vitiligo.'
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Phenylalanine was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.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
Phenylalanine should not be used in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, as it may cause symptoms of tardive dyskinesia. phenylalanine may cause symptoms of anxiety, jitteriness, and hyperactivity in children.
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