Racemethionine Pharmacology

Racemethionine

About Racemethionine
A sulfur containing essential amino acid , Urinary Acidifier, paracetamol antidote.
Mechanism of Action of Racemethionine
Racemethionine is a urine acidifier. Racemethionine produces ammonia-free urine by lowering the urinary pH. Along with Paracetamol, Racemethionine provides a liver friendly analgesic and antipyretic Acidifier.
Racemethionine enhances the synthesis of glutathione and is used as an alternative to Acetylcysteine in the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent hepatotoxicity.
It maintain hepatic concentrations of glutathione which is required to inactivate an hepatotoxic intermediate metabolite of acetaminophen.In acetaminophen overdose, excessive quantities of this metabolite are formed because the primary metabolic pathways (glucuronide and sulfate conjugation) become saturated. The excess metabolite binds irreversibly to essential hepatic proteins and enzymes, causing cell damage and death. Racemethionine serves as a precursor for the synthesis of glutathione and sulfate.

Pharmacokinets of Racemethionine
N/A
Onset of Action for Racemethionine
N/A
Duration of Action for Racemethionine
N/A
Half Life of Racemethionine
N/A
Side Effects of Racemethionine
1.Drowsiness
2.Nausea
3.Vomiting
Contra-indications of Racemethionine
1.Acidosis
2.Severe liver disease
Special Precautions while taking Racemethionine
1.Acidosis
2.Hepatic impairment
3.Allergies
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Racemethionine
1. Urinary acidifier
2. Paracetamol poisoning
Interactions for Racemethionine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Racemethionine
As directed by the physician
As urinary acidifier:
Adults : 200 mg 3 or 4 times a day.
Children: Same as adult dose


Schedule of Racemethionine
N/A
Storage Requirements for Racemethionine
Store away from heat and direct light. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Racemethionine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose. Continue the regular schedule
Effects of Overdose of Racemethionine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Racemethionine in Your City

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Please be aware that you should take racemethionine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for racemethionine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for racemethionine with the pharmacy.

Racemethionine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for racemethionine might be better known than racemethionine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have racemethionine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for racemethionine.