Glicoamin
Glicoamin Brand names, Glicoamin Analogs
Glicoamin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Glicoamin Chemical_Formula
C2H5N1O2
Glicoamin RX_link
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Glicoamin fda sheet
Glicoamin msds (material safety sheet)
Glicoamin Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Glicoamin Molecular Weight
75.067 g/mol
Glicoamin Melting Point
240 oC
Glicoamin H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Glicoamin State
Solid, white powder
Glicoamin LogP
-3.415
Glicoamin Dosage Forms
Capsules, Irrigation solution, powder and tablets.
Glicoamin Indication
Supplemental glycine may have antispastic activity. Very early findings suggest it may also have antipsychotic activity as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Glicoamin Pharmacology
Helps trigger the release of oxygen to the energy requiring cell-making process; Important in the manufacturing of hormones responsible for a strong immune system.
Glicoamin Absorption
Absorbed from the small intestine via an active transport mechanism.
Glicoamin side effects and Toxicity
ORL-RAT LD50 7930 mg kg-1, SCU-RAT LD50 5200 mg kg-1, IVN-RAT LD50 2600 mg kg-1, ORL-MUS LD50 4920 mg kg-1; Doses of 1 gram daily are very well tolerated. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms are infrequently noted. In one study doses of 90 grams daily were also well tole.
Glicoamin Patient Information
Glycine supplementation should be avoided by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Because of some conversion of glycine to ammonia, those with hepatic impairment should avoid glycine supplementation unless prescribed.
Glicoamin Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
