L-Methionine Pharmacology

L-Methionine

About L-Methionine
Sulfur-containing essential amino acid,powerful antioxidant.
Mechanism of Action of L-Methionine
Due to methionine's sulfurous properties, it may help to reduce cholesterol and liver fat, protect the kidneys, reduce bladder irritation, and detoxify both metabolic wastes and toxins. The naturally occurring sulfur found in methionine supplements may encourage healthy hair follicles, skin and nails.
Pharmacokinets of L-Methionine
N/A
Onset of Action for L-Methionine
N/A
Duration of Action for L-Methionine
N/A
Half Life of L-Methionine
N/A
Side Effects of L-Methionine
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Drowsiness
4.Irritability
Contra-indications of L-Methionine
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency
Special Precautions while taking L-Methionine
1.Methionine supplementation should only be taken with adequate amounts of B vitamins, supplied either through the diet or through a B-complex supplement. Methionine increases the liver's production of homocysteine, and the B vitamins are needed to prevent the homocysteine from entering the blood. This would be a problem because high blood homocysteine levels have been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
2.Liver disease
3.Acidosis
4.Homocystinuria
5.Schizophrenia: Large doses of methionine (e.g., 20 g/day for 5 days) might cause confusion, disorientation, delirium, agitation, listlessness, and other similar symptoms in people with schizophrenia.
6.Atherosclerosis: There is some concern that methionine might make atherosclerosis worse
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for L-Methionine
1.Nutritional supplement
2.Preventing liver damage in cases of acetaminophen poisoning when given by mouth or intravenously.Treatment should begin as quickly as possible, but must start within 10 hours of acetaminophen overdose.
Interactions for L-Methionine
N/A
Typical Dosage for L-Methionine
The recommended dosage of methionine is between 800 and 1,000 mg per day for adults and from 1,600 to 2,000 mg a day for children.
Schedule of L-Methionine
N/A
Storage Requirements for L-Methionine
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of L-Methionine
N/A
Effects of Overdose of L-Methionine
Much methionine can cause brain damage and death. Methionine can increase blood levels of homocysteine, a chemical that might cause heart disease. Methionine might also promote the growth of some tumors.

Home Delivery for L-Methionine 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 l-methionine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for l-methionine 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 l-methionine 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 l-methionine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for l-methionine with the pharmacy.

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