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Synonyms :
ABG
Class :
Vitamins and supplements
Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
ABG
Class :
Vitamins and supplements
Limited information availableÂ
It is a skin-permeable form of Vitamin C derived from Indole-3-Carbinol, is a prevalent Dietary Indole with significant physiological benefits
The recommended dosage for adults is 200 to 400 mg in a day
ascorbigen, when used in combination with imipramine, the efficacy of imipramine is lowered
when ascorbigen is combined with cyclobenzaprine, the efficacy of the latter is reduced
when combined with haloperidol, ascorbigen reduces the efficacy of haloperidol
ascorbigen, when used in combination with fluvoxamine, the efficacy of fluvoxamine is lowered
ascorbigen, when used in combination with clozapine, the efficacy of clozapine is lowered
when ascorbigen is combined with zolmitriptan, its efficacy is reduced
ascorbigen, when used in combination with olanzapine, the efficacy of olanzapine is lowered
ascorbigen, when used in combination with theophylline, the efficacy of theophylline is lowered
ascorbigen, when used in combination with propranolol, the efficacy of propranolol is lowered
Action and spectrumÂ
Action:Â
Ascorbigen actively combats free radicals, consequently reducing oxidative stress, moreover, its anti-inflammatory characteristics exhibit potential in mitigating inflammation associated with cancer, thus offering a multifaceted approach to cancer prevention and management.Â
Spectrum:Â
Ascorbigen has many health benefits due to its diverse actions. The drug is used as anti-inflammatory agent.Â
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Bloating Â
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Black box warningÂ
It may cause allergies and elevated blood pressure, particularly in those with diabetes or other medical conditions.Â
Contraindication/Caution: Â
Contraindications Â
Cautions Â
Pregnancy/LactationÂ
Pregnancy consideration:  Â
No data is available regarding the administration of the drug during pregnancy. Â
Breastfeeding warnings:  Â
No data is available regarding the excretion of drug in breast milk. Â
Pregnancy category: Â
Category A: well-controlled and satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. Â
Category B: There was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women. 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: No data is available for the drug under this category.Â
Pharmacology: Â
The anti-inflammatory properties of ascorbigen may help treat and prevent chronic illnesses.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Ascorbigen has anti-inflammatory qualities that may help lessen inflammation linked to cancer and fights free radicals, which lowers oxidative stress, which is known to promote cancer.Â
PharmacokineticsÂ
Limited information availableÂ
AdministrationÂ
The drug is taken orally.Â
Patient information leaflet Â
Generic Name: ascorbigen Â
Pronounced: uh-skawr-buh-jen Â
Why do we use ascorbigen? Â
Ascorbigen is used as antioxidant because the drug possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Â
Ascorbigen is also used in treatment of cancer.Â
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