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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

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About Samlol 5 mg Injection

Samlol 5 mg Injection is used to treat liver diseases such as hepatitis, fatty liver, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic encephalopathy. It is indicated to treat different levels of mental and movement function loss (evident and latent hepatic encephalopathy) caused by liver failure. 
 
Samlol 5 mg Injection contains L-ornithine-L-aspartate that facilitates the removal of ammonia by increasing glutamine and urea synthesis in the liver and synthesis of glutamine in brain and muscle tissues.
 
Sometimes, Samlol 5 mg Injection may cause side effects such as nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Samlol 5 mg Injection. Limited information is available regarding the usage of Samlol 5 mg Injection in children; please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Inform your doctor about your medical history and the medicines you take to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Samlol 5 mg Injection

Liver diseases include hepatitis, fatty liver, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic encephalopathy.

Directions for Use

Samlol 5 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Samlol 5 mg Injection is used to treat liver diseases such as hepatitis, fatty liver, jaundice, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic encephalopathy. It is indicated to treat different levels of mental and movement function loss (evident and latent hepatic encephalopathy) caused by liver failure. Samlol 5 mg Injection contains L-ornithine-L-aspartate that removes ammonia by increasing glutamine and urea synthesis in the liver and synthesis of glutamine in brain and muscle tissues. Samlol 5 mg Injection converts toxic, harmful ammonia into non-toxic urea, eliminated via the urine. It serves as a stimulus for hepatic glutamine synthesis that could be defective in acute and chronic liver disease. Samlol 5 mg Injection helps improve psychometric function in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.

Storage

keep Samlol 5 mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Samlol 5 mg Injection if you are allergic to any of its components or have renal failure. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Limited information is available regarding the usage of Samlol 5 mg Injection in children; please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Let your doctor know if you are taking prescription/non-prescription medicines, supplements or herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Adopt a liver-friendly diet such as fibre-rich food.
  • Cut down on fats, sugar, and salt.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Avoid stress by practising yoga or meditation. 
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in reducing the accumulation of fat.

Side Effects of Samlol 5 mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Samlol 5 mg Injection removes ammonia by increasing glutamine and urea synthesis in the liver and synthesis of glutamine in brain and muscle tissues.

Nausea could be a side-effect of Samlol 5 mg Injection. It is not a common side effect in everyone who takes this medication. However, if the condition persists or worsens, consult a doctor.

Samlol 5 mg Injection converts toxic, harmful ammonia into non-toxic urea, which is eliminated via the urine. It serves as a stimulus for hepatic glutamine synthesis that could be defective in acute and chronic liver disease.

Samlol 5 mg Injection may be indicated to treat hepatic encephalopathy. It helps improve psychometric function in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove toxins from the body, leading to brain function loss.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of urea levels in urine and serum is advised if Samlol 5 mg Injection is used in high doses.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hepatitis: It occurs due to viral infection leading to liver damage and inflammation, making it difficult for the liver to function properly. Symptoms include yellowing of the skin and eyes, nausea, fatigue, abdominal pain, fever, and nausea.

Fatty liver: Fatty liver occurs due to increased build-up of fat in the liver. It could occur due to excess consumption of alcohol (alcoholic fatty liver) or other factors (non-alcoholic fatty liver). Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, oedema, weakness, loss of appetite, and yellowing skin and eyes.

Liver cirrhosis: It is the damage of the liver which causes scarring and liver failure. Symptoms include loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, itchy skin, and yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Jaundice: It occurs due to the build-up of bilirubin in the blood, which causes the yellowing of skin and eyes. Symptoms include yellowing skin and eyes, dark urine, loss of appetite, fatigue, bloody or dark stools, nausea, and vomiting. 

Hepatic encephalopathy: It is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove the toxins from the body, leading to brain function loss. Symptoms include anxiety, irritability, cognitive impairment, problems with balance, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, and muscle twitches.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol affects Samlol 5 mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There are no controlled studies on the use of Samlol 5 mg Injection during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or have any concerns; your doctor will prescribe this medicine during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

The presence of this medicine in human milk is unknown. When deciding whether to stop treatment with either drug, your doctor may consider the advantages of breastfeeding for the infant and Samlol 5 mg Injection treatment for the breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

Samlol 5 mg Injection is unlikely to interfere with your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Your doctor will adjust the infusion rate of Samlol 5 mg Injection if your liver function is seriously compromised in order to stop nausea and vomiting.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Samlol 5 mg Injection in patients with kidney impairment. Samlol 5 mg Injection should not be used in case of severe renal impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available regarding the usage of Samlol 5 mg Injection in children. Please consult your doctor.

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