| Drug Name |
Tryptophan |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D02639 |
| Description |
An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It is a precursor of indole alkaloids in plants. It is a precursor of serotonin (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to niacin, albeit inefficiently, in mammals. |
| Indications and Usage |
Tryptophan may be useful in increasing serotonin production, promoting healthy sleep, managing depression by enhancing mental and emotional well-being, managing pain tolerance, and managing weight. |
| Marketing Status |
approved; nutraceutical; withdrawn |
| ATC Code |
N06AX02 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00150
|
| KEGG ID |
D00020
|
| MeSH ID |
D014364
|
| PubChem ID |
6305
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D05EJG
|
| NDC Product Code |
43742-0770 |
| UNII |
8DUH1N11BX
|
| Synonyms |
Tryptophan | L-Tryptophan | L Tryptophan | Levotryptophan | Ardeydorm | Ardeytropin | L-Tryptophan-ratiopharm | L Tryptophan ratiopharm | ratio-Tryptophan | ratio Tryptophan | Tryptophan Metabolism Alterations | PMS-Tryptophan | PMS Tryptophan | Trofan | Tryptacin | Tryptan | Optimax | Lyphan | Naturruhe |
