Resource Glutasolve (Oral)

Generic name: glutamine (oral route) [ GLOO-ta-meen ]
Drug class:Nutraceutical products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 21, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Endari
• Enterex Glutapak-10
• Resource Glutasolve
• Sympt-X
• Sympt-X G.I.

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder
• Capsule
• Tablet
• Powder for Solution
• Packet
• Powder for Suspension

Therapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal Agent

Uses for Resource Glutasolve

Glutamine is a substance naturally produced in the body to help regulate cell growth and function. There may also be man-made versions of these substances. Glutamine is used together with human growth hormone and a specialized diet to treat short bowel syndrome.

Glutamine is also used to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease (blood disorder) in adults and children.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Resource Glutasolve

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Safety and efficacy of glutamine to treat short bowel syndrome in children has not been established.

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of glutamine to reduce acute complications of sickle cell disease in children 5 years of age and older. Safety and efficacy of glutamine to reduce acute complications of sickle cell anemia in children younger than 5 years of age has not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of glutamine in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

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