Leucine

Generic Name
Leucine
Brand Names
Aminosyn II 7 %, Sulfite-free, Aminosyn-PF 7%, Clinimix 2.75/5, Clinimix E 2.75/5, Clinisol 15, Freamine 6.9, Freamine III 10, Hepatamine 8, Nephramine, Olimel, Periolimel, Plenamine, Premasol, Primene, Procalamine 3, Prosol, Travasol 10, Trophamine 10 %
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H13NO2
CAS Number
61-90-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
GMW67QNF9C
Background

An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation.

Indication

Indicated to assist in the prevention of the breakdown of muscle proteins that sometimes occur after trauma or severe stress.

Associated Conditions
Hypoalbuminemia
Associated Therapies
Amino acid supplementation
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