The drug "Glutamic acid", instructions for use

The chemical glutamic acid (glutamine) belongs to the group of interchangeable amino acids. In the body, it comes from the outside with food. Glutamine is also synthesized as a result of the breakdown of proteins. The amount of this valuable substance in the human body is within twenty-five percent of the total amount of interchangeable and essential amino acids. Most often in its free form it occurs in the muscles. Glutamic acid is an important element that serves to ensure the vital activity of the whole organism. It takes an active part in carbohydrate and protein metabolism, normalizes oxidation processes, activates neutralization and removal of ammonia from the body, reduces the risk of developing hypoxia.

Glutamic acid also promotes the transport of potassium ions and the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate. With its help, the production of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter that transfers neuromuscular impulses, is normalized. Endogenous glutamic acid in large quantities is contained in the protein structure of white and gray matter of the brain. When ingested, it is well absorbed by the body and easily penetrates the cell membranes.

As a medicine, "Glutamic acid", the instruction for its use describes it in detail, is produced synthetically. It is produced as a white powder having a crystalline structure. The taste of the drug is acidic. Dissolution of the powder occurs only in hot water. Also, the medication can take the form of tablets, the surface of which is covered with a protective coating, and granules.

For medical purposes, the drug "Glutamic acid", the instruction for its use describes its main area of use, is recommended for the treatment of central nervous system pathologies:

- Epilepsy;

- psychosis;

- conditions that are accompanied by symptoms of exhaustion;

- Depression.

Pediatricians recommend taking medication in cases of mental retardation of a child with a different etiology, as well as with Down's disease, cerebral palsy and polio at an acute or recovery stage. The drug "Glutamic acid" has a positive effect in the treatment of patients with myopathy, which has a progressive nature. In this case, its use should be combined with the use of the drug "Pahikarpin" or "Glicicol".

The purpose of the drug "Glutamic acid" is recommended for the removal of neurotoxic phenomena, the occurrence of which is likely when the course of treatment with the drug "Isonicotinic acid" or "Isoniazid", as well as other drugs that are part of the hydrazide group.

As a rule, the agent is well tolerated by the body. However, the use of the drug "Glutamic acid", the instruction on which warns about the likelihood of side effects, can cause vomiting, diarrhea or an excited state. When changing the dose in the direction of decrease, unpleasant symptoms pass. A prolonged course of treatment with the drug may cause a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin and leukopenia.

The drug "Glutamic acid", the instruction on which application warns about pathologies, in the presence of which the patient is forbidden to take the remedy, is not prescribed for diseases of the liver and kidneys, digestive tract and hematopoiesis. It is not recommended to use the drug in conditions of increased excitability and fevers, as well as in violent psychotic reactions.

The drug "Glutamic acid" when planning pregnancy is prescribed in a complex of multivitamins in case of an irregular menstrual cycle and rare ovulation. The medication is taken on a special schedule prescribed by the doctor six months before the possible conception. Glutamine contributes to saturation of cells with oxygen and activation of the circulatory process. Reception of the drug normalizes the oxidation-reduction reactions of the body. The drug "Glutamic acid" during pregnancy is prescribed for problems of blood circulation in the placenta, as well as hypoxia of the fetus.