Histidine
Overview
Histidine is a heterocyclic aminoacid which is essential for infant growth and for some other groups, such as patients with uraemia. Histidine is given as a dietary supplement and also is used in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity when given in combination with other agents.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Histidine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 250 to 500 mg | 380 (375) | 8 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Histidine is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Histidine is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Histidine
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