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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Bishop wort
Class :
Urologics,Herbals
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
LeafÂ
1 gÂ
2 gÂ
A proposed dosing regimen suggests consuming aerial wood betony tea at 5 g per 100 mL, three times daily for three months, specifically for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
PediatricÂ
Safety and efficacy are not seen in pediatricsÂ
GeriatricÂ
Refer to the adult dosingÂ
betony along with antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure abruptly which is contraindicated
betony along with antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure abruptly which is contraindicated
betony along with antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure abruptly which is contraindicated
betony along with antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure abruptly which is contraindicated
betony along with antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure abruptly which is contraindicated
Action and SpectrumÂ
It helps in reducing anxiety and stress along with other herbs to relieve pain in the nerves. It also decreases the blood pressure.Â
Frequency not definedÂ
DyspepsiaÂ
GI irritationÂ
VomitingÂ
HallucinationsÂ
NauseaÂ
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Black Box Warning:Â
Betony has the potential to lower blood pressure, posing a risk of excessive reduction in individuals already prone to low blood pressure. This effect raises concerns about its interference with blood pressure control during and after surgery. To mitigate potential risks, it is advised to discontinue the use of betony at least two weeks before scheduled surgical procedures.Â
Contraindication/Caution:Â
ContraindicationsÂ
CautionsÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
No data is available regarding the administration of the drug during pregnancy.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
No data is available regarding the excretion of drug in breast milk.Â
Pregnancy categories:Â
Category A: well-controlled and satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.Â
<b>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
PharmacologyÂ
Not much data availableÂ
PharmacodynamicsÂ
Limited information is presented.Â
PharmacokineticsÂ
Abbsorption,distribution,metabolism and elimination is not establishedÂ
AdministrationÂ
The route of administration is oral in the form of tea Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: betonyÂ
Pronounced: buh-TAH-neeÂ
Why do we use betony?Â
It is used in herbal and traditional medicine to treat gynaecological problems, anxiety, and headache. The leaves taste bitter and have a tannin content of up to fifteen percentage. Their medical uses are in the support of digestion, liver.Â