Tryptophan

Overview

Tryptophan is amino acid. Chemically it is an amino- ß-3-indole propionic acid, existing in proteins. Tryptophan is essential for optimal growth in infants and for nitrogen equilibrium in human adults. Adequate level in diet may compensate the deficiencies of Niacin and thus mitigate pellagra.

Primary Characterstics

It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Amino Acid. It belongs to Serotonin precursor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antipsychotic Agent pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Tryptophan is 204.20.

It is strongly acidic drug and Its pKa is 2.4, 9.4.

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Dosage

Chlorpromazine (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
1 to 6 g	3.5 (3.5)	8 hourly	PO
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Chlorpromazine (HCl) is available.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Chlorpromazine (HCl) is available.

High Risk Groups

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Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Chlorpromazine (HCl)

Manufacturers of Tryptophan in Pakistan

B.Braun Mac & Rans Medipak Otsuka Usmanco

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