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  • Miscellaneous hematological agents

Endari Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

L-glutamine 5g; per packet; oral pwd.

Pharmacological Class

Amino acid.

How Supplied

Packets—60

Manufacturer

Generic Availability

NO

Endari Indications

Indications

To reduce acute complications of sickle cell disease.

Endari Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

<5yrs: not established. Mix each dose in 8oz (240mL) of cold or room temperature drink (eg, water, milk, apple juice) or 4–6oz of food (eg, applesauce, yogurt) prior to ingestion; complete dissolution not required. ≥5yrs (<30kg): 5g twice daily; (30–65kg): 10g twice daily; (>65kg): 15g twice daily.

Endari Contraindications

Not Applicable

Endari Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Endari Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Endari Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Endari Interactions

Not Applicable

Endari Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Constipation, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, cough, pain in extremity, back pain, chest pain.

Endari Clinical Trials

See Literature

Endari Note

Not Applicable

Endari Patient Counseling

See Literature

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