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| Form | Solution for i/v infusion |
|---|---|
| Active Substance | L-Arginine hydrochloride |
| Presentation | Vial 100 ml |
| Treatment Category | General group |
About the Product
COMPOSITION
Each 1 mL of solution for infusion contains:
- L-arginine hydrochloride — 42 mg.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
·Metabolic alkalosis.
·Hyperammonemia.
·Atherosclerosis of the coronary and cerebral vessels.
·Peripheral atherosclerosis, including intermittent claudication.
·Diabetic angiopathy.
·Arterial hypertension.
·Chronic heart failure.
·Hypercholesterolemia.
·Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
·Pulmonary hypertension.
· Fetal growth restriction and preeclampsia (as part of combination therapy).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The drug is administered intravenously by infusion:
- at a rate of 10 drops/min for the first 10–15 minutes, then increased up to 30 drops/min.
Daily dose:
- standard — 100 mL;
- in severe circulatory disorders, intoxication, hypoxia, asthenic conditions — up to 200 mL/day.
Maximum infusion rate: not more than 20 mmol/hour.
Children: older than 3 years;
- dose: 5–10 mL per kg body weight per day;
- dosing is individualized for children under 12 years.
In metabolic alkalosis:
- dose is calculated using the formula based on base excess and body weight;
- start with half of the calculated dose;
- further adjustment after acid–base balance monitoring.
DOSAGE FORM
Solution for infusion, 100 ml.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Arginine (α-amino-8-guanidinovaleric acid) is a conditionally essential amino acid and an important cellular regulator of many vital physiological functions.
The drug has:
- antihypoxic effects;
- membrane-stabilizing properties;
- cytoprotective action;
- antioxidant effects;
- detoxifying properties.
Arginine:
- prevents formation of free radicals;
- regulates intermediate metabolism and energy processes;
- plays a role in maintaining hormonal balance.
It has been shown that arginine:
- increases blood levels of insulin, glucagon, growth hormone, and prolactin;
- participates in the synthesis of proline, polyamines, and agmatine;
- is involved in fibrinolysis, spermatogenesis, and cellular membrane depolarization.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
·Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients.
·History of allergic reactions.
·Severe renal failure.
·Hyperchloremic acidosis.
· Concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics, including spironolactone.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
·General disorders: hyperthermia, feeling of heat, body aches.
·Musculoskeletal system: joint pain.
·Gastrointestinal system: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting.
·Skin and subcutaneous tissue: injection site reactions (redness, itching, pallor up to acrocyanosis).
·Immune system: hypersensitivity reactions (rash, urticaria, angioedema).
·Cardiovascular system: blood pressure fluctuations, heart rhythm disturbances, chest pain.
·Nervous system: headache, dizziness, anxiety, weakness, seizures, tremor (more often with rapid infusion).
· Laboratory findings: hyperkalemia.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
·In patients with renal impairment receiving spironolactone or other potassium-sparing diuretics, arginine may cause severe and persistent hyperkalemia.
·Prior or concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics may also increase plasma potassium levels.
· When used with aminophylline, an increase in plasma insulin levels may occur.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
·In patients with renal insufficiency, urine output and plasma potassium levels should be monitored before infusion, as the drug may cause hyperkalemia.
·Use with caution in endocrine disorders, as the drug may stimulate insulin and growth hormone secretion.
·If dry mouth occurs, blood glucose levels should be checked.
·Caution is required in electrolyte imbalance and kidney diseases.
·If asthenia symptoms worsen, treatment should be discontinued.
·Use with caution in patients with angina pectoris.
·100 mL contains 20 mmol of arginine and 20 mmol of chlorides.
· The drug may cause dizziness; caution is required when driving or operating machinery.