Lysine
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Uses of Lysine
Lysine is used in the prevention of:
- Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Lysine Brand Names
Lysine may be found in some form under the following brand names:
Aminess 5.2
Aminosyn 10%, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn 3.5 % M, Sulfite Free
Aminosyn 3.5%, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn 5%, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn 7 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn 7%, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn 8.5%, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn II 10 %
Aminosyn II 15%
Aminosyn II 3.5 % in 25 % Dextrose
Aminosyn II 3.5 % M in 5 % Dextrose
Aminosyn II 3.5 % with Electrolytes in 25 % Dextrose with Calcium
Aminosyn II 3.5% in 5% Dextrose
Aminosyn II 4.25 % with Electrolytes in 25 % Dextrose with Calcium
Aminosyn II 4.25% in 10% Dextrose
Aminosyn II 4.25% in 20% Dextrose
Aminosyn II 4.25/25
Aminosyn II 5% in 25% Dextrose
Aminosyn II 7 %, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn II 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn II 8.5 %, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn-HBC 7 %, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn-HF 8 %
Aminosyn-PF 10 %, Sulfite-Free
Aminosyn-PF 7%
Aminosyn-RF 5.2 %, Sulfite-Free
Clinimix 2.75/5
Clinimix 4.25/10
Clinimix 4.25/20
Clinimix 4.25/25
Clinimix 4.25/5
Clinimix 5/15
Clinimix 5/20
Clinimix 5/25
Clinimix E 2.75/10
Clinimix E 2.75/5
Clinimix E 4.25/10
Clinimix E 4.25/25
Clinimix E 4.25/5
Clinimix E 5/15
Clinimix E 5/20
Clinimix E 5/25
Clinisol 15
FreAmine 6.9
Freamine III 10
Freamine III 3
Freamine III 8.5
Hepatamine 8
Hepatasol
Hepatasol 8
L-Formula
Nephramine
Novamine 15%
PremaSol
ProcalAmine 3
Prosol
Renamin 6.5
Travasol 10%
Travasol 2.75
Travasol 2.75/5
Travasol 3.5
Travasol 4.25/10
Travasol 4.25/25
Travasol 4.25/5
Travasol 5.5 % in Dextrose
Travasol 8.5 Electrolytes
Trophamine
Trophamine 10 %
Trophamine 6 %
Lysine Drug Class
Lysine is part of the drug class:
Lysine Interactions
This is not a complete list of Lysinedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Lysine and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Lysine falls into category C:
In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.
OR
There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Lysine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.
OR
No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Lysine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Lysine Dosage
Take lysine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The Lysine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your weight
- your height
- your age
- your gender
Lysine is available in the following doses:
- Lysine 1000 Mg Oral Tablet
- Lysine 500 Mg Oral Tablet
Forms of Medication
Lysine is available in the following forms:
- Injectable Solution
- Oral Capsule
- Oral Solution
- Oral Tablet