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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Cedro, Requia, Crabwood, Carapa rouge
Class :
Vitamins& Supplements
Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Cedro, Requia, Crabwood, Carapa rouge
Class :
Vitamins& Supplements
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Oil
Arthritis
It is applied directly in the affected area.
It is applied directly in the affected area
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Safety and efficacy is not established
Refer to adult dosing
Frequency not defined
Limited data available
Black Box Warning
No specific black box warning is available
Contraindication/Caution:
Caution:
Acne
Pregnancy consideration:
Safety and efficacy study is not established
Lactation:
A safety and efficacy study is not established.
Pregnancy category:
Category A: Studies that were well-controlled and met expectations revealed no risk to the fetus in either the first or second trimester.
<b>Category B: There was a lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal experiments.
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.
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.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Pharmacology
It is also known as Carapa guianensis which has natural anti-inflammatory properties due to the tetranortriterpenoids. It shows that the oil extracted from the seeds contains 6α-acetoxygedunin and 7-deacetoxy-7-oxogedunin which have medicinal qualities.
Pharmacodynamics
The limonoid content has wound-healing properties. Studies have shown that the oil extracted from it’s seeds can help reduce pain and reduce the severity.
Pharmacokinetics
Limited data available
Administration
It is applied topically
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: andiroba
Why do we use andiroba?
It is used in the treatment of high cholesterol levels and for promoting the hair growth. It has significant use as insect repellants.
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