What is Glutamine?
The stomach and the intestines are affected by the growth and functions of the cells that contain glutamine.A medical food supplement, glutamine, can be used as a source of the amino acid. The treatment for glutamine deficiencies or loss of glutamine due to injury or illness is glutamine.The short-bowel syndrome is treated with glutamine in conjunction with growth hormone.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of glutamine.
Side effects of Glutamine
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy reaction, seek immediate medical attention: Hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue
Glutamine may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Chest pain;
- Hearing problems or other hearing disorders
- Signs of infection include fever and chills.
Side effects common to glutamine include:
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas;
- You may experience swelling in your feet or hands.
- Back pain or joint pain?
- Dizziness and headache;
- Mild skin, mild itching.
- Increased sweating.
There may be other side effects. Call your doctor immediately if any side effects arise;. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report any side effects.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Notify all applicable physicians regarding any allergies or medical conditions you are currently suffering.. Also, tell them which medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that glutamine will not harm you:
- Liver diseases
- Kidney disease is a serious condition.
FDA pregnancy category C There is no information on whether or not glutamine can harm an unborn child. If you're pregnant, consult your doctor before using glutamine.There is no way to know if glutamine can pass into breast milk or harm nursing babies. If you're breastfeeding, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
How to take Glutamine?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it.You may have to take the glutamine six times a day for as long as 16 weeks.How often you should take glutamine per day depends on why you're taking it. Follow your doctor's advice.If not directed to do so, take oral glutamine powder along with your meal or snack.Take glutamate tablets with an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after eating.You can dissolve your oral glutamine powder dose in 8 ounces or more of liquid, hot or cold. The powder can also be mixed with soft foods such as yoghurt, pudding, or applesauce. Mix the powder with a soft food such as pudding, applesauce, or yoghurt.Never pour glutamine powder directly into tube-feeding formula. Mix the powder and water together, then inject it into the tube feeding formula using a syringe.You may require frequent urine or blood tests while using glutamine.The use of glutamine is often part of an overall treatment plan that includes a tube-feeding regimen, IV fluids, and a special diet. You should always follow your doctor's or nutritionist's diet and medicine plan.Keep away from heat and moisture. Store each oral powder dose in the packet until you are ready to take the medication.
Details on dosage
Adult dosage for dietary supplements:
The average dose is 10 grammes orally, three times per day.
The dose range is 5 to 30 grammes orally every day.
Usual Adult Dose for Short Bowel Syndrome:
Use oral: Take 5 grammes orally six times a day, at intervals of 2 to 3 hours, during meals and snacks. This can be taken for as long as 16 weeks, in conjunction with nutritional support, growth hormone, or both.Adult dose for sickle cell anaemia:A clinical trial of seven patients showed that glutamine 30g per day orally for 4 weeks reduced the susceptibility to oxidative damage of sickle-shaped red blood cells.The usual paediatric dose for sickle cell anaemiaAfter 24 weeks of oral glutamine therapy at 600 mg/kg/day, there were improvements in the nutritional parameters and resting energy consumption in a study on 27 children (5.9–17.9 years of age).
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as possible, take the missed dose. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take more medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
A glutamine overdose is unlikely to cause life-threatening symptoms.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor prescribes any restrictions on foods, drinks, or activities, follow their instructions.
Interaction with other drug
Other medications, such as vitamin and herb products, may also interact with glutamine. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines that you are currently taking and those you plan to start using.
