About arginine
Amino acid; growth hormone stimulation agent
Used for
- Diagnostic stimulation of growth hormone release
- Treatment of acute hyperammonemia in selected settings
Usual adult dose
For growth hormone testing, commonly 0.5 g/kg by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes (maximum 30 g).
Usual dose in children
For growth hormone testing, commonly 0.5 g/kg intravenously over 30 minutes (maximum 30 g).
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Flushing
- Headache
- Injection-site irritation
Important warnings
- Intravenous use requires medical supervision.
- Rapid infusion may cause flushing, nausea, or blood pressure changes.
- Use caution with kidney or liver disease and electrolyte disturbances.
- Blood glucose and electrolytes may require monitoring.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; pregnancy safety information for diagnostic use is limited.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; assess clinical need and infant exposure.
Interactions
- May affect blood glucose measurements or control.
- Use with potassium-sparing medicines may increase concern about high potassium, especially with kidney disease.
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