Lysine
Overview
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.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Lysine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0.5 to 3 g | 1.8 (1.75) | 24 hourly | PO | Higher doses are split throughout the day,For 12 months |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Lysine is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Lysine is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Lysine
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