It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glycine. Please consult your doctor.
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Glycine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Glycine should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
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It is not known whether Glycine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
CAUTION
Glycine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glycine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Glycine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glycine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Glycine 1.50% Irrigation Solution
Introduction
Glycine is a sterile, nonpyrogenic aqueous solution that is used as an irrigant. This is used for irrigation during prostate and bladder surgeries and other urology procedures.
Glycine is given under the supervision of healthcare professionals durin ... Show more
Uses of Glycine
Irrigant during prostate and bladder surgery
Side effects of Glycine
Common
Nausea
Drowsiness
Upset stomach
Vomiting
How to use Glycine
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Glycine works
Glycine is a sterile, nonpyrogenic aqueous solution. It is a neutral and clear solution that helps to provide a high degree of visibility during urological (bladder, prostate, and urethra) surgeries and makes it easier for the surgeon to operate. Its ... Show more
Quick Tips
Use with caution in children and elderly and only under a physician supervision.
Do not use glycine, if you are allergic to glycine or any other ingredient.
Brief Description
Indication
Prostatic or bladder surgery, Orthopedics Surgery
Adult Dose
Irrigation solution is administered as drip through the bi-luminal catheter and can be continued as required.
Contraindication
Patients with anuria.
Mode of Action
Sterile solutions of glycine 1.5% in water are used for urogenital irrigation during certain surgical procedures, especially transurethral resection o ... Show more
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