garcinia

Action and Spectrum

Action and Spectrum 

Numerous research have looked at the usage of Garcinia cambogia to help people lose weight; some have shown negligible, scarcely noticeable results. When it comes to losing weight, support and encouragement are frequently more beneficial than any diet or pill. Studies suggest that intake of high vegetables, whole grains, and low in red meat, together with physical activity and free from alcohol are more likely to result in long-term weight reduction than Garcinia cambogia pills. 

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined 

Upper RTI 

Dizziness 

Dry mouth 

Diarrhea 

Headaches 

Liver toxicity 

Hepatitis 

Black Box Warning

Blackbox warning 

None 

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution: 

Contraindications 

• Hypersensitivity 
• Pregnancy  
• Breastfeeding 
• CVS disorders 

Cautions 

• Renal impairment 
• Hepatic impairment 
• Drug interactions 
• DM 
• Pregnancy  
• Breastfeeding 

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy consideration:  

No data is available regarding the administration of the drug during pregnancy. 

Breastfeeding warnings:  

No data is available regarding the excretion of drug in breast milk. 

Pregnancy categories: 

Category A: well-controlled and satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. 

<b>Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women. 

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: No data is available for the drug under this category. 

Pharmacology

Pharmacology 

This drug acts as herbal supplement and helps in treating weight loss. Garcinia Cambogia aid in reducing body weight and fat but did not find any noteworthy impacts. 

Pharmacodynamics 

The extract has large concentrations of hydroxycitric acid this can be taken alone or in combinaltion with other supplements to treat weight reduction. 

Pharmacokinetics 

ADME data is not present 

Adminstartion

Administration 

It is administered orally 

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name: garcinia 

Pronounced: gahr-SIN-ee-uh 

Why do we use garcinia? 

Garcinia is an extract made from the dried Garcinia cambogia fruit mainly treats in loosing weight. This is available in South Asia and South India that is used in asian-style cuisine and is prized for its sour flavor.