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Brand Name :
Not available
Synonyms :
Vitex agnus- castus
Class :
Herbal supplement
Brand Name :
Not available
Synonyms :
Vitex agnus- castus
Class :
Herbal supplement
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
TabletÂ
4mgÂ
3.2 - 40
mg
Tablets
Orally 
once a day
3 - 6
months
Not recommended for children or adolescents under the age of 18 yearsÂ
Refer to adult dosingÂ
the activity of estrogen pills may be reduced with agnus-castus
the activity of estrogen pills may be reduced with agnus-castus
bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens
the activity of estrogen pills may be reduced with agnus-castus
synthetic conjugated estrogens, a
the activity of estrogen pills may be reduced with agnus-castus
synthetic conjugated estrogens, b
the activity of estrogen pills may be reduced with agnus-castus
the activity of metoclopramide may be reduced with agnus-castus
Actions and spectrum:Â
Agnus-castus contains chemicals that can alter the activity of various hormones related to the reproductive system in femalesÂ
Black Box Warning Â
Not listedÂ
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Contraindication:Â
Uterine cancerÂ
Breast cancerÂ
Invitro fertilizationÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
USFDA pregnancy category: Data not availableÂ
Lactation:Â Â
Not recommendedÂ
Pregnancy category:Â Â
Category A: Studies that were well-controlled and met expectations revealed no risk to the fetus `in either the first or second trimester.Â
Category B: There were a lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal experiments.  Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.  Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Pharmacology:Â
Data unavailableÂ
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Limited data availableÂ
AbsorptionÂ
DistributionÂ
MetabolismÂ
Elimination and excretionÂ
Half-life:Â
Administration:Â
Administer the tablet once daily at the same time for up to 6 months.Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: agnus-castus Â
Why do we use agnus-castus?Â
Agnus-castus, also known as the chaste tree, contains fruits and seeds rich in chemicals that help relieve premenstrual symptoms and pain in the breast. It is also used to treat infertility, fractures of bone, menopause symptoms, etc.Â
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