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Sodium Glutamate for Injection

Function and Efficacy

This product is an amino acid drug. In severe hepatitis or liver dysfunction, the liver's conversion of ammonia to urea is impaired, resulting in increased blood ammonia and encephalopathy symptoms. The intake of glutamate and arginine is beneficial to reduce and eliminate blood ammonia, thereby improving encephalopathy symptoms.

Ingredients

The main ingredient of this product is sodium glutamate

Name Description Content CAS NO. Manufacturer
L-(+)Sodium glutamateIngredients

In severe hepatitis or liver dysfunction, the liver's conversion of ammonia to urea is impaired, resulting in increased blood ammonia and encephalopathy symptoms. The intake of glutamate and arginine is beneficial to reduce and eliminate blood ammonia, thereby improving encephalopathy symptoms.

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Appearance

This product is a colorless or almost colorless clear liquid.

Indication

Used for hepatic encephalopathy, hepatic coma and other mental symptoms caused by excessive blood ammonia.

Usage and Dosage

Intravenous drip: 11.5 g each time, not more than 23 g per day, diluted with 5% glucose injection and slowly dripped.

Adverse Reactions

1. When a large amount of sodium glutamate is used to treat hepatic encephalopathy, it can cause severe alkalosis and hypokalemia due to excessive absorption of sodium. Therefore, electrolyte concentrations must be closely monitored during treatment. 2. If the infusion is too fast, symptoms such as drooling, blushing, and vomiting may occur. 3. Precursors of allergies may include facial flushing, headache, and chest tightness. 4. Children may have tremors. 5. Patients with anxiety may experience syncope, tachycardia, and nausea after use.

Precautions

It is forbidden to use in case of oliguria or urinary retention.

Drug Interactions

Not yet clear.

Storage

Keep in dark place and sealed

Packaging Specification

11.5g

Manufacturer

Liaoning PHARMA-UNION Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2008-05-12
  • Address:

    122A Xianghuai Road, Benxi Economic Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    91210500673786474R
  • Registered Funds:

    110 million yuan
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