Drug name: Acid glutaminic
Other names used:

Therapeutic actions: Glutamic acid, also called glutamate, is an excitatory neurotransmitter that increases the firing of neurons in the central nervous system. It is a major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord. It is converted into either glutamine or Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), two other amino acids that help pass messages to the brain.

Glutamic Acid is important in the metabolism of sugars and fats, and aids in the transportation of potassium into the spinal fluid and across blood-brain barrier. Although it does not pass the blood-brain barrier as readily as glutamine does, it is found at high levels in the blood and may infiltrate the brain in small amounts. The brain can use glutamic acid as fuel.
Indications:
Acid glutaminic is used to treat:

• epilepsy
• schizophrenia
• psychoses
• reactive depression,
• mental exhaustion,
• insomnia,
• the consequence of meningitis and encephalitis,
• depression,
• the delay of the mental development of different etiology,
• children's cerebral paralysis,
• poliomyelitis
• disease of Down;

Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use medication if you have:

• Hypersensitivity to glutamic acid,
• liver or kidney diseases,
• stomach or duodenum ulcer,
• anemia,
• leucopenia,
• the increased psychotic reactions,
• obesity

You should tell your health care provider prior to taking this medication if :

• you are pregnant
• you are breastfeeding
• During the treatment your health care provider should monitor the state of blood and urine.

Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

• Allergic reactions,
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• The increased excitability.
• During the prolonged use - anemia, leucopenia, irritation of the mucous membrane of the cavity of mouth, crack on the lips.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.