Glutamine
Generic name: glutamine [ GLOO-ta-meen ]
Brand names: GlutaSolve, NutreStore, SYMPT-X Glutamine, SYMPT-X G.I., Endari
Dosage forms: oral capsule (500 mg); oral powder for reconstitution (-); oral tablet (500 mg)
Drug class:Nutraceutical products
What is glutamine?
Glutamine is an amino acid that affects the processes of growth and function of cells in the stomach and intestines.
Glutamine is a medical food product that is used to supplement dietary sources of glutamine. glutamine is used to treat a glutamine deficiency, or a loss of glutamine caused by injury or illness.
Glutamine is also used in combination with human growth hormone to treat short bowel syndrome.
Glutamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
To make sure glutamine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver disease; or
kidney disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether glutamine will harm an unborn baby. Do not use glutamine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether glutamine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take glutamine?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
When treating short bowel syndrome, you may need to take glutamine 6 times per day for up to 16 weeks.
The number of times per day you take glutamine depends on the reason you are using it. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Take glutamine oral powder with a meal or snack unless directed otherwise.
Take glutamine tablets on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Dissolve your dose of glutamine oral powder in at least 8 ounces of hot or cold liquid. You may also mix the powder with a soft food such as pudding, applesauce, or yogurt. Stir the mixture and eat or drink all of it right away.
Do not pour dry glutamine powder directly into a tube feeding formula. Always mix the powder with water and infuse it directly into the feeding tube using a syringe.
While using glutamine, you may need frequent blood or urine tests.
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