Lysine Pharmacology

Lysine

About Lysine
Nutrient, an a-amino acid, Essential amino acid.
Mechanism of Action of Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid. It is a basic building block of protein. It is required for tissue repair, growth and bone development in children, help in calcium absorption and maintaining the correct nitrogen balance in the body and maintaining lean body mass. It produces antibodies, hormones, enzymes, collagen formation.
Since it helps with the building of muscle protein, it is useful for patients recovering from injuries and recovery after operations. It is also useful against herpes and cold sores.
The single supplement should be taken on an empty stomach because larger amounts of the amino acid can build up in the blood and brain.
Pharmacokinets of Lysine
N/A
Onset of Action for Lysine
N/A
Duration of Action for Lysine
N/A
Half Life of Lysine
N/A
Side Effects of Lysine
1.Diarrhea
2.Stomach cramps
Contra-indications of Lysine
Hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Lysine
1.Liver impairment
2.Kidney problems
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Lysine
1.Development and maintenance
2.Calcium absorption
3.Cold sores
Interactions for Lysine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Lysine
12 mg/ kg/ day.
For calcium absorption: 800 mg/day
For cold sores: 1000 mg/day if needed treatment can be continued up to 6 months
Schedule of Lysine
N/A
Storage Requirements for Lysine
Store at room temperature in a cool dry and dark area.Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Lysine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Lysine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment

Home Delivery for Lysine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for lysine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for lysine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take lysine 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 lysine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for lysine with the pharmacy.

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