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Brand Name :
cis-resveratrol, trans-resveratrol, kojo-kon, Stilbene phytoalexin
Synonyms :
Resveratrol
Class :
Cardiovascular, Herbals
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Tablet Â
N/AÂ Â
The dose Administered is 10-200 mg orally daily
Not determined Â
may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of bisphosphonate derivatives
may increase the risk of adverse effects
Action and Spectrum:Â
Resveratrol inhibits herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 replication in a dose-dependent and reversible manner. It is derived from Japanese knotweed.Â
Adverse reaction:Â
NoneÂ
Black box warning:Â
NoneÂ
Contraindications/caution:Â
Contraindications:Â
HypersensitivityÂ
Pregnancy Warnings:Â
Pregnancy category: Avoid red wineÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy categories:Â
Pharmacology: Resveratrol inhibits NF-kappa B activation in HSV-infected cells, which is important in the virus replication process.Â
Pharmacodynamics: Resveratrol has antioxidant and antiplatelet properties that inhibits COX 1 & 2 along with 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors.Â
Pharmacokinetic:Â
Limited data available on ADME.Â
Administration:Â
It is available in tablet and lozenge form for oral use.Â
Patient information leaflet:Â
Generic Name: ResveratrolÂ
Why do we use Resveratrol?Â
Resveratrol is investigated for the treatment of Herpes labialis infections.Â
It is an herbal supplement used in treatment of atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia.Â