Introduction
Glycine is a sterile, nonpyrogenic aqueous solution that is used as an irrigant. This is used for irrigation during prostate and bladder surgeries and other urology procedures.
Glycine is given under the supervision of healthcare professionals during urological surgical procedures.
This medicine is usually safe, however, it may cause nausea, drowsiness, stomach upset, and vomiting as its side effects. Before you receive this medicine, inform the doctor if you have any known allergy to this medicine.
Before the treatment, your doctor may suggest several clinical evaluations and laboratory tests (blood and urine), this is to be done to calculate the dose and to predict the probable side effects of this medicine on your body. Before initiating this treatment, you must consult your doctor if you have any health conditions or your ongoing medications.
How Glycine works
Glycine is a sterile, nonpyrogenic aqueous solution. It is a neutral and clear solution that helps to provide a high degree of visibility during urological (bladder, prostate, and urethra) surgeries and makes it easier for the surgeon to operate. Its action as a lavage (cleansing solution) helps to remove blood and tissue fragments from the surgical field. Post surgery it also prevents any blockage of the catheter.