What is Arginine used for?

Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid that is a building block of proteins. Arginine has been tried out in a number of conditions that include angina, erectile dysfunction in males, high blood pressure, necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants, prevention of nitrate tolerance, poor blood supply to the legs, and to improve recovery after surgery. It is also used as a diagnostic aid to check pituitary gland function.

What pharmaceutical form is Arginine available in?

Arginine: LIQUID 4 [hp_X]/59mL (ORAL)

What are the side effects of Arginine?

Cardiovascular: Flushing, low blood pressure Central nervous system: Headache Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating Others: Increased uric acid , blood abnormalities, allergic reaction

Does Arginine interact with other medications?

• Arginine could interact with birth control and hormone replacement medicines as estrogens increase the effects of arginine on growth hormone, glucagon and insulin, while progestins in the birth control pills decrease the response of growth hormone to arginine. • Arginine increases the risk of bleeding when used in combination with blood thinners like warfarin, heparin and clopidogrel. • Arginine can result in low blood pressure when given with antihypertensive drugs or oth

Can Arginine be used during pregnancy?

A: Arginine, when taken intravenously, can reduce blood pressure in pregnant people with preeclampsia , and it can also reduce the risk of preeclampsia in people who are at high risk for this condition ( 1 ✔ ✔ Trusted Source L-Arginine Go to source ).

What precautions should be taken with Arginine?

• Arginine should be avoided or caution is necessary if the patient suffers from cirrhosis of the liver, guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, herpes , low blood pressure, recent heart attack , kidney disease, diabetes or prior to surgery.

OTC

Arginine

4 [hp_X]/59mL, Liquid

INN: ARGININE

Data updated: 2026-05-02

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Form

LIQUID

Dosage

4 [hp_X]/59mL

Route

ORAL

Storage

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Professional Complementary Health Formulas

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