ASCOFER® Desbergers Ferrous Ascorbate Hematinic Indications And Clinical Uses: Ferrous ascorbate, a synthetic molecule of ascorbic acid and iron, is indicated in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Contra-Indications: Hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia. Precautions: Oral iron preparations may aggravate existing peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Iron compounds taken orally can impair the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Antacids given concomitantly with iron compounds decrease iron absorption. Adverse Reactions: The…
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Ascofer (Ferrous Ascorbate)
(Pharmaceutical)Asendin (Amoxapine)
(Pharmaceutical)ASENDIN® Wyeth-Ayerst Amoxapine Antidepressant Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Amoxapine is a tricyclic antidepressant of the dibenzoxazepine class. The mechanism of clinical action of amoxapine in man is not well understood. Amoxapine is not a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. In animals, amoxapine inhibits the re-uptake of norepinephrine and, to a lesser degree, of serotonin, at adrenergic nerve endings and blocks the response of dopamine receptors to dopamine. Its major metabolite, 8-hydroxyamoxapine,…
St. John’s Wort
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: St. John’s Wort Latin Name: Hypericum perforatium Family: Hypericaceae Other Names: St. John’s Wort; Goatweed; Hypericum; Klamath Weed; Amber touch-and- heal. Indications & Historical Uses St. John’s Wort is one of the most popular herbal remedies for depression. A tea prepared from the leaves and flowering tops of hypericum perforatum L. is widely used in Europe today for its anti depressive effects. It is also used…
Saw Palmetto
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Saw Palmetto Latin Name: Serenoa Repens Serenoa Serrulate Family: Palmaceae [Arecaceae] Other Names: American dwarf palm tree; Sabal; Cabbage palm; Serenoa. Indications & Historical Uses Benign prostatic hypertrophy; Prostate inflammation; Impotence, low libido; Urinary tract disorders, nocturia, enuresis; Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness; Female infertility; May increase breast size in women; Male and female aphrodisiac; Anti-inflammatory agent; Appetite stimulant; General nutritional tonic to increase muscle strength….
Hawthorne
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Hawthorne Latin Name: Categus Oxyacantha Family: Rosaceae Other Names: Haw; May; Mayflower; Mayblossom; Maybush; Whitehom. Indications & Historical Uses Indications: Hawthorne is one of the most valuable herbal cardiovascular tonics available. It is described in most modern herbal literature as a valuable drug for the treatment of various heart ailments and circulatory disorders. Hawthorne has been used in the treatment of irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure,…
Gotu Kola
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Gotu Kola Latin Name: Centella Asiatica Family: Umbelliferae [Apiaceae] Other Names: Centella-a specific variety of Gotu Kola. This contains the highest amounts of the active ingredients; Indian penny wort; Hydrocotyle; Marsh penny; Sheep rot; Water penny wort; Talepetrako. Indications & Historical Uses Increases sex drive; Decreases fatigue and depression; Central nervous system stimulant; enhances memory and learning; Treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, lupus…
Goldenseal
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Goldenseal Latin Name: Hydrostis Canadensis Family: Ranunculaceae Other Names: Yellow root; Indian turmenric; Jaundice root; Eye balm; Ground raspberry; Indian dye. Indications & Historical Uses Inflammatory conditions of digestive system and of joints; Peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, flatulence, diarrhea, dyspepsia; Liver and gallbladder problems; Skin infections, impetigo, eczema and ringworm; Sedative; Anti-viral, antibacterial; Eye inflammations; Disturbances of endocrine functions; Vaginitis, urethritis and rectal inflammations. Goldenseal has…
Glucosamine
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Glucosamine Scientific Name: 2_Amino-2 deoxyglucose Other Names: Chitosamine; Glucosamine sulphate. What is it? An Aminoglycoside or Aminosugar. Glucosamine is not an herbal extract. Glucosamine is prepared synthetically or extracted from shellfish. It is found in cell membranes, mucopolysaccharides, and chitin, the horny substance in the exoskeleton of crabs, beetles, and various marine invertebrates and microorganisms. It is included in this section because of its efficacy as…
Flaxseed Oil
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Flaxseed Oil Latin Name: Linum usitatissimum Family: Linaceae Other Names: Flaxseed Oil; Linseed Oil. Indications & Historical Uses Flaxseed oil is used orally as food oil, as a supplemental source of alpha- linolenic acid and for certain medical conditions outlined below: Arthritis; For hyperlipidemia; To prevent heart attacks; Cancer; Anxiety; Benign prostatic hypertrophy; Constipation; Vaginitis. Contraindications & Precautions Not to be used in pregnancy and if…
Dong Quai
(Herbal)General Information Common Name: Dong Quai Latin Name: Angelica Sinesis Indications & Historical Uses Has historically been used for menstrual symptoms, fatigue, debility, and as a liver tonic, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic. Contraindications & Precautions Contraindications: This herbal has major contra-indications, and is not recommended. See Warning, and Pharmacology. Precautions: See below. Adverse Side Effects: Major adverse effects. See Pharmacology Drug Interactions: See below. Dosage Information Dosage: Not recommended. How Supplied:…