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Valine

Generic Name
Valine
Brand Names
Sulfite-free, Freamine 6.9, Travasol 10, Clinimix 2.75/5, Primene, Hepatamine 8, Premasol, Clinisol 15, Prosol, Freamine III 10, Nephramine, Aminosyn II 7 %, Periolimel, Plenamine, Clinimix E 2.75/5, Procalamine 3, Olimel, Trophamine 10 %, Aminosyn-PF 7%
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H11NO2
CAS Number
72-18-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
HG18B9YRS7
Background

Valine is a branched-chain essential amino acid that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway.

Indication

Promotes mental vigor, muscle coordination, and calm emotions. May also be of use in a minority of patients with hepatic encephalopathy and in some with phenylketonuria.

Associated Conditions
Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE), Septic Encephalopathy, Hepatic coma, Hypercatabolism, Uremic Encephalopathy
Associated Therapies
Amino acid supplementation
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