GLUTAMINE
Standard Prescription
glutamine _g PO {frequency} (g/kg/dose)
Dosages
Children
< 30 kg: 5 g PO daily-BID
>= 30 kg: 10 g PO daily-BID
Alternate dosing: 0.4-0.65 g/kg/day divided daily to BID
< 30 kg: 5 g PO daily-BID
>= 30 kg: 10 g PO daily-BID
Alternate dosing: 0.4-0.65 g/kg/day divided daily to BID
Mechanism of Action
Anti-oxident properties and conditionally essential amino acid in rapidly proliferating cells.
Forms Supplied
Powder
Comments
Benefit of glutamine for the prevention of mucositis is unclear.
References
32, 44, 534, 535
Last Edited
2022-01-05 07:39:17