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2021;2021 doi: 10.1155/2021/7809611

A peptide is a small chain of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins

This injection typically contains Glutathione as the main active ingredient, sometimes combined with supportive antioxidants such as Vitamin C and other cofactors

In vitro it has been found to have a low molecular stability with a half life of only 15 minutes due to the action of a specific aminopeptidase-like enzyme

An increased risk of bleeding should always be considered in patients taking medicines such as aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, dabigatran or warfarin

These drugs are mainly metabolized in the body by the liver and gallbladder, making them suitable for use in elderly patients with diabetes and those with mild to moderate hepatic and renal insufficiency