About alanyl glutamate
Parenteral glutamine dipeptide
Used for
- Nutritional support in adults needing intravenous nutrition when glutamine requirements are increased.
Usual adult dose
Usually added to intravenous nutrition at 0.3–0.5 g/kg daily; specialist-directed, with a maximum of 0.5 g/kg daily.
Common side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chills or fever
Important warnings
- For intravenous infusion after dilution; not for direct injection.
- Use with monitoring of kidney and liver function.
- Not suitable for severe kidney or liver failure.
- Use only as part of a complete nutrition regimen.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed; safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Safety information is limited; use requires clinical assessment.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.