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Glycine

Urological Irrigant

Urological Irrigant
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the nervous system. It activates ligand-gated channels, which are responsible for synaptic transmission by neurons in the central nervous system and periphery.

Indications

Bladder irrigation during urological surgeryIrrigation for transurethral resection of the prostate gland and bladder tumours

Dosing

Adult
consult product literature

Side effects

Serious
  • Cardiovascular disorder
  • electrolyte depletion
  • fluid overload
  • pulmonary disorder
  • seizure
  • vision blurred

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Sources: Katzung, BNF, Nelson, Harriet Lane·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team