Ademetionine

Information about Ademetionine

Ademetionine uses

Ademetionine is used in the treatment of liver disease. It is used in liver condition associated with reduced bile formation (intrahepatic cholestasis).

How ademetionine works

Ademetionine protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.

Common side effects of ademetionine

Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Sweating

Available Medicine for Ademetionine

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    Abbott
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    La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
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    Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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    1 variant(s)
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    Elis Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
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    Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd
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    Apytas Healthcare
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    Waterley Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)
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    Adlib Biologicals
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Ademetionine

  • It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Ademetionine

Ademetionine

Q. What is Ademetionine?
Ademetionine is a natural substance found in cells, tissue, and body fluids. It is produced from methionine, an amino acid containing sulfur, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The nutritional supplement is harvested from yeast (fungus) cell cultures.
Q. What is Ademetionine used for?
Ademetionine has been studied extensively for depression, osteoarthritis, and depression. But, there is no conclusive evidence that it is helpful in these conditions.
Q. Who should not use Ademetionine?
Patients with bipolar disorder (an illness characterized by mood swings, from depression to mania) should not be given Ademetionine for depression as it can worsen symptoms of mania. Also, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing mother, have Parkinson’s disease or if you are HIV-positive.
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Q. What are the side effects of Ademetionine?
The side effects of Ademetionine are usually not very serious. These side effects include headache, nausea, and diarrhea. However, these effects are not very common.
Q. Is Ademetionine safe to use for long term?
Information on long term safety of Ademetionine is limited. There is one study in which patients took it for 2 years and no serious side effects were reported.

Content on this page was last updated on 28 April, 2021, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)