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Glycine
Name of a drug and classification
Name: Glycine.
Classification: Amino acids.
Mechanism of action
Non essential amino acids
Acts as an agonists at the glutamate receptor which is
Indication
Healing of leg ulcers.
Neuroprotection after acute ischemic stroke.
Wound healing ( topical)
Decubiti healing agent.
Antipsychotics.
Nursing considerations
Assess must be done periodically during therapy.
Advise patient to take medication as directed and to notify:
Monitor mental status : orientation, mood, behavior.
Health care professional if unexpected side effects occur.
Wound dressing and cleaning must be done once or twice.
Contraindications / precautions
Not known.
Use cautiously in pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse effects
Vomiting
Abdominal discomfort
Nausea
Dosage and route
Topical: leg ulcers : apply cream containing 10mg glycine.
Sublingual:Acute ischemic stroke: adults: 1 to 2 g/ day
Orally:Schizophrenia: adults: 0.4 to 0.8 g in divided doses.
Storage
Store pouches in a dry place in a room temperature.
Temperature must be 25'C ( do not exceed temperature)
