Amino Acids and Derivatives
- Name
- Amino Acids and Derivatives
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002151
- Description
Not Available
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Ademetionine S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is used as a drug in Europe for the treatment of depression, liver disorders, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis. It has also been introduced into the United States market as... L-Glutamine An amino acid commonly found as a component in total parenteral nutrition. Levocarnitine A quaternary ammonium compound used to treat carnitine deficiency or to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions in hyperlipoproteinemia. Cysteamine A cystine depleting agent used to treat the effects of cystinosis. Betaine A methyl group donor used for the treatment of homocystinuria to decrease elevated homocysteine blood levels. Carglumic acid An analog of N-acetylglutamate (NAG) used for the treatment of acute and chronic hyperammonemia in patients with N-acetylglutamate synthase (NAGS) deficiency. Metreleptin A leptin analogue used as an adjunct to diet as replacement therapy to treat the complications of leptin deficiency in patients with congenital or acquired generalized lipodystrophy. - Drugs & Drug Targets