andrachne

Action and Spectrum

Actions and spectrum:  

Action: 

In vivo studies proves that andrachne’s analgesic effect may be due to IL-6 suppression, although the exact mechanism remains unknown. 

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Limited data available 

Black Box Warning

Black box warning  

None  

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution:  

None  

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy & lactation: 

Pregnancy consideration:   

Data not available 

Lactation:   

Data not available 

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

Pharmacology:  

Andrachne might have compounds like terpenoids, alkaloids, & flavonoids that could have medicinal effects. 

Pharmacodynamics:  

Limited data available  

Pharmacokinetics:  

Limited data available  

Adminstartion

Administration:  

To be used as suggested by the physician  

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet  

Generic Name: andrachne  

Why do we use andrachne?  

Andrachne is used in Yemen for eye inflammation. Studies show its extracts have antimicrobial and pain-relieving properties.