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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
sakuranin
Class :
Flavonoids, Glycosides, Antiviral
Dosage forms and strength Â
Colon cancer Â
It belongs to the class of methoxylated flavanones Â
It is a glycoside obtained from the plant Polyomnia fruticosa and shows effectiveness in colon cancerÂ
It belongs to the class of methoxylated flavanones
It is a glycoside obtained from the plant Polyomnia fruticosa and shows effectiveness in colon cancer
Not determined Â
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GERIATRIC DOSINGÂ Â
Refer to adult dosingÂ
Actions and spectrum:Â Â
Sakuranin reduces the migration, and proliferation of bladder cancer cells and prevents bladder cancer. Â
Adverse reaction Â
None
Black box warningÂ
None Â
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Contraindication:Â
Limited data availableÂ
Pregnancy Warnings:Â
Pregnancy category: N/AÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy categories:Â
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester.Â
Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women.Â
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.Â
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Pharmacology:Â Â
Sakuranin is a methylated flavonoid obtained from Polyomnia fruticosa, flowering plants, grass trees.  Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â Â
Limited data is available.Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â Â
Limited data is available.Â
Administration Â
Not known Â
Patient information leaflet Â
Generic Name: sakuranin Â
Why do we use sakuranin? Â
Sakuranin shows antiproliferative action against human cell lines specifically in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and colon cancer. Â
It has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiallergic properties.  Â