Aminoacetic acid
Aminoacetic acid Brand names, Aminoacetic acid Analogs
Aminoacetic acid Brand Names Mixture
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Aminoacetic acid Chemical_Formula
C2H5N1O2
Aminoacetic acid RX_link
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Aminoacetic acid fda sheet
Aminoacetic acid msds (material safety sheet)
Aminoacetic acid Synthesis Reference
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Aminoacetic acid Molecular Weight
75.067 g/mol
Aminoacetic acid Melting Point
240 oC
Aminoacetic acid H2O Solubility
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Aminoacetic acid State
Solid, white powder
Aminoacetic acid LogP
-3.415
Aminoacetic acid Dosage Forms
Capsules, Irrigation solution, powder and tablets.
Aminoacetic acid 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.
Aminoacetic acid 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.
Aminoacetic acid Absorption
Absorbed from the small intestine via an active transport mechanism.
Aminoacetic acid 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.
Aminoacetic acid 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.
Aminoacetic acid Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
