Glutamune-IV Injection is an amino acid that is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It increases the synthesis of muscle proteins and improves electrolyte and water absorption in the intestine. It also increases the body’s natural defense mechanism and helps to treat malnutrition.

Glutamune-IV Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. While you are taking it, your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function.

This medicine is usually safe and may not cause any side effects. However, before taking it report to the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medication or you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease.

Uses of Glutamune Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Glutamune Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Glutamune-IV Injection protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.

Side effects of Glutamune Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glutamune

No common side effects seen

How to use Glutamune Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Glutamune Infusion works

L-alanyl-L-glutamine belongs to class of drugs called amino acids. It works by inhibiting the muscle break down and increases the synthesis of muscle proteins and also it improves electrolyte and water absorption in the intestines and increases the body’s natural defense mechanism.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glutamune-IV Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Glutamune-IV Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Glutamune-IV Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Glutamune-IV Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Glutamune-IV Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Glutamune-IV Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Glutamune-IV Injection

₹32.94/ml of Infusion

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₹31/infusion

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Alglutam 20gm Infusion

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₹32.48/infusion

1% cheaper

Glutahenz 20gm Infusion

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹31.98/infusion

3% cheaper

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Quick tips

Glutamune-IV Injection is used to fulfill the nutritional requirement of your body after critical illness or surgery.
Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
You may be asked to get your blood and urine tests done while taking Glutamune-IV Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Amino acids

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References

Alanyl glutamine [Package Leaflet]. Auckland, New Zealand: Fresenius Kabi New Zealand Limited; 2012. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine [Package Insert]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd.; 2016. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

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