Amino Acids
Overview
Amino Acids are any organic compound containing an amino (-NH2) and a carboxyl (-COOH) group. Amino Acids are of two type; essential and non-essential it. Essential Amino Acids can not be synthesized by body in sufficient amounts and must therefore be present in food. Esssential Amino Acids are also known as indispensible it. Amino Acids are source of protein and nitrogen in body to prevent tissue or muscle breakdown or damage and as a dietary supplement for those individuals unable to eat enough or proper quantity of amino acid because of disease or surgery.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid / (GABA) (-aminobutyric acid) the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain but also occurring in several extraneural tissues, including kidney and pancreatic islet gamma cells. Released from presynaptic cells upon depolarization, it modulates membrane chloride permeability and inhibits postsynaptic cell firing.
Gamma-Amino-Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GABOB) a hydroxy-derivative of gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), is normally found in human and animal cerebral tissues.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Oxytocin'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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| 5 to 10 % | 7.5 (7.5) | 24 hourly | IV Inf | |
| 500 ml | 500 (500) | 24 hourly | IV Inf | Over 4-6 hrs. at the rate of 30-40 drops/min. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 1 to 2.5 mg/kg | 1.8 (1.75) | 24 hourly | Intra Venous | As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Oxytocin 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
Oxytocin
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