Lysine

DBCAT002942Pharmacologic classB05XB03

An essential amino acid. It is often added to animal feed. A DrugBank category of 3 drugs. 1 of them is approved.

ATC classification: B — BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING ORGANS
B05 — BLOOD SUBSTITUTES AND PERFUSION SOLUTIONS
B05X — I.V. SOLUTION ADDITIVES
B05XB — Amino acids
B05XB03 — lysine
Also known as: Acetate, Lysine · Enisyl · L Lysine · L-Lysine · Lysine Acetate
Drugs: Astodrimer
Hiltonol
Lysine

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