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Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + Copper Pharmacology
Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + Copper
About Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/AMechanism of Action of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/APharmacokinets of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/AOnset of Action for Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/ADuration of Action for Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/AHalf Life of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/ASide Effects of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/AContra-indications of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/APregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperNutritional supplementInteractions for Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/ATypical Dosage for Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/ASchedule of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/AStorage Requirements for Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/AEffects of Overdose of Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + CopperN/ALutein
About LuteinCarotenoid, Xanthophyll, Dietary antioxidant.Mechanism of Action of LuteinN/APharmacokinets of LuteinN/AOnset of Action for LuteinN/ADuration of Action for LuteinN/AHalf Life of LuteinN/ASide Effects of LuteinN/AContra-indications of LuteinN/ASpecial Precautions while taking LuteinN/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for LuteinN/AInteractions for LuteinN/ATypical Dosage for LuteinN/ASchedule of LuteinN/AStorage Requirements for LuteinN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of LuteinN/AEffects of Overdose of LuteinN/AZeaxanthin
About ZeaxanthinZeaxanthin is a carotenoid alcohols,xanthophyll.Mechanism of Action of ZeaxanthinN/APharmacokinets of ZeaxanthinN/AOnset of Action for ZeaxanthinN/ADuration of Action for ZeaxanthinN/AHalf Life of ZeaxanthinN/ASide Effects of ZeaxanthinN/AContra-indications of ZeaxanthinN/ASpecial Precautions while taking ZeaxanthinN/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for ZeaxanthinN/AInteractions for ZeaxanthinN/ATypical Dosage for ZeaxanthinN/ASchedule of ZeaxanthinN/AStorage Requirements for ZeaxanthinN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of ZeaxanthinN/AEffects of Overdose of ZeaxanthinN/AVitamin A
About Vitamin AFat-soluble vitamin, Treatment of vitamin A deficiency.Mechanism of Action of Vitamin AVitamin A is required for a variety of physiological functions in the body such as: - 1).Proper functioning of retina and formation of pigment Rhodopsin during dark adaptation. 2).promotes differentiation and maintains structural integrity of epithelia over the body and also retard the malignancies of epithelial structures.3).Promotes mucous secretion. 4).Inhibits keratinization, 5). Maintains proper bone growth, 6).Maintenance of spermatogenesis, 7).Supports foetal development, 8).Improves resistance to infection. It is required for proper antibody response, normal lymphocyte proliferation and killer cell function.Pharmacokinets of Vitamin AAbsorption: Completely absorbed normally. Steatorrhoea, bile deficiency, and protein poor diet adversely affects the absorption and absorption requires bile salts, pancreatic lipase, and dietary fat.
Distribution: Stored primarily as palmitate in kupffer`s cells in liver. Circulates in the form of specific alpha-1 protein; retinol binding protein and transported to cellular retinol binding protein of target cells.
Metabolism: Metabolized in the liver.
Excretion: Excreted mainly through bile and a small amount is excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Vitamin AN/ADuration of Action for Vitamin AN/AHalf Life of Vitamin AN/ASide Effects of Vitamin AAdverse effects occurs only with higher doses and toxicity
1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Itching
4. Dermatitis
5. Exfoliation
6. Alopecia
7. Bone and joint pain
8. Anorexia
9. Irritability
10. Increased intracranial pressure
11. Hepatic impairment
12. Anaphylactic shock
Contra-indications of Vitamin A1. Hypervitaminosis A
2. Hypersensitivity to the vitamin A
Special Precautions while taking Vitamin A1. Oral form should not use in patients with malabsorption syndrome.
2. In inadequate bile secretion oral route may be used with concurrent administration of bile salts.
3. I. V. route is contraindicated except for special water miscible forms intended for infusion with large parenteral volumes and should not use I. V. push of vitamin A of any type.
Pregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationUse with cautionIndications for Vitamin A1. Vitamin A deficiency
2. Xerophthalmia
3. Acne
4. Ichthyosis
5. Bitot`s spots
6. Night blindness
Interactions for Vitamin ACholestyramine: Absorption of Vitamin A is reduced due to reduced availability of fat stabilizing bile salts.
Mineral oil: Interferes with intestinal absorption of Vitamin A.
Oral Contraceptives: Plasma Vitamin A levels are significantly increased.Typical Dosage for Vitamin ASevere vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmia: 500000 IU daily for 3 days followed by 50000 IU daily for 14 days. Then maintenance dosage of 10000 to 20000 IU for 2months followed by adequate dietary nutrition and RDA vitamin A supplements.
Severe vitamin A deficiency: 100000 IU daily for 3 days followed by 50000 IU daily for 14 days. Then maintenance dosage of 10000 to 20000 IU for 2months followed by adequate dietary nutrition and RDA vitamin A supplements.
Children: 5000 to 10000 IU daily for 14 days.
Schedule of Vitamin AC1 (Oral)
C (Parenteral)
Storage Requirements for Vitamin AStore in a well closed, airtight container in a cool dry place.Effects of Missed Dosage of Vitamin ATake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of Vitamin ADiscontinue the vitamin A if hypercalcaemia persists and administer I.V. saline, prednisolone, and calcitonin if required. Monitor hepatic function tests to detect liver damage. Vitamin C
About Vitamin CWater soluble vitamin, antioxidant.Mechanism of Action of Vitamin CVitamin C exerts it`s action by influencing the biologic oxidations and reductions used in cellular respirations. It directly stimulates collagen synthesis and maintains intracellular connective tissue. It involves in various metabolic reactions such as 1).Hydroxylation of praline and lysine residues of protocollagen which is essential for formation and stabilization of collagen triple helix, 2).hydroxylation of carnitine, 3).Conversion of folic acid to folinic acid, 4).biosynthesis of adrenal steroids, catecholamines, oxytocin, and ADH, 5).Metabolism of cyclic nucleotides and prostaglandins. Vitamin C is important in resistance to infections.Pharmacokinets of Vitamin CAbsorption: Well absorbed orally.
Distribution: Widely distributed both extracellularly and intracellularly, It crosses the placenta and also distributed in to the breast milk.
Metabolism: Metabolized in the liver; partly oxidized in to active dehydroascorbic acid and inactive metabolites.
Excretion: Inactive metabolites and extra drug is excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Vitamin CN/ADuration of Action for Vitamin CN/AHalf Life of Vitamin CN/ASide Effects of Vitamin C1. Discomfort at injection site
2. Acid urine
3. Renal calculi
4. Oxaluria
Contra-indications of Vitamin CNo known contraindicationsSpecial Precautions while taking Vitamin C1. Renal impairment
2. Ingestion of large doses during pregnancy has resulted in scurvy in neonates
Pregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationMay be usedIndications for Vitamin C1. Scurvy
2. Prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin C deficiency
3. As an antioxidant to maintain natural colour and flavour of food items
4. For acidification of urine
5. Capillary fragility
6. Dental caries
Interactions for Vitamin COral contraceptives and estrogens: Vitamin C increases serum levels of oestrogen resulting in adverse reactions .
Warfarin: The anticoagulant effects of warfarin is reduced.
Lab Tests: Large doses (>500 mg) of vitamin C may cause false negative urine glucose determinations. May result in false negative amine dependent stool occult blood tests.Typical Dosage for Vitamin COral:
Adults: 50 to 1000mg/day depending up on the requirement.
Pregnancy and lactation: 100 to 150mg/day
Children: 30 to 100mg/day.
Scurvy:
Oral:
Adults: 1000mg twice daily to thrice daily.
Children: 300mg to 1000mg daily.
Sub clinical scurvy:
Oral, S.C., I.M., or I.V.: 100 to 250mg once daily or twice daily depending up on the severity of the condition. Then give a maintenance dosage of 50mg/day.
Children: 100 to 300mg depending up on the severity. Then give a maintenance dose of 35mg/day.
Schedule of Vitamin CC1 (Oral)
C (Parenteral)Storage Requirements for Vitamin CStore in a cool dry area in a well closed container. Protects from moisture, light and direct heat.Effects of Missed Dosage of Vitamin CTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of Vitamin CDiscontinue the therapy and provide symptomatic and supportive measures.Vitamin E
About Vitamin EN/AMechanism of Action of Vitamin EVitamin E acts as an antioxidant and protecting unsaturated lipids in the cell membrane, coenzyme Q, vitamin A, vitamin C etc. from free radical oxidation damage and generation of toxic peroxidation products. It also decreases platelet aggregation.Pharmacokinets of Vitamin EAbsorption: Absorbed through lymph with the help of bile. Only 20 to 60% of vitamin from dietary sources is absorbed. As dose increases the fraction absorbed decreases.
Distribution: Widely distributed in a protein bound form and stored in adipose tissue.
Metabolism: Metabolized in liver by glucuronide conjugation.
Excretion: Excreted mainly through bile and also excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Vitamin EN/ADuration of Action for Vitamin EN/AHalf Life of Vitamin EN/ASide Effects of Vitamin E1. Fatigue
2. Weakness
3. Headache
4. Nausea
5. Diarrhoea
6. Blurred vision
7. Flatulence
Contra-indications of Vitamin E1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Should not administer intravenously
Special Precautions while taking Vitamin E1. Hepatic impairment
2. Gall bladder disease
3. Along with estrogens
Pregnancy Related InformationMay be usedOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationMay be usedChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Vitamin E1. Vitamin E deficiency
2. Intermittent claudication
3. Nocturnal muscle cramps
4. Coronary artery disease
5. Fibrocystic breast disease
6. Cystic fibrosis
7. In premature infants exposed to high concentration of oxygen
8. As antioxidant
Interactions for Vitamin EOral anticoagulants : Hypoprothrombinemic effect may be increased with possibility of bleeding.
Typical Dosage for Vitamin EOral:
Vitamin E deficiency:
Adults: 40 to 50mg/day or 60 to 75i.u. daily based on the severity of deficiency.
Children: 1 unit/kg/day.
Premature neonates: 5units daily.
Full term neonates: 5 units per liter of formula.
Intermittent claudication: 400mg/day for 12 to 18 weeks.
Nocturnal muscle cramps: 400mg/day for 8 to 12 weeks.
Coronary artery disease: 100 to 200mg/day for at least 2 years.
Fibrocystic breast disease: 600mg/day for at least 2years.
Cystic fibrosis: 100 to 200mg/day.
Children above 1 year: 100mg/day.
Children below 1year: 50mg/day.
Schedule of Vitamin EC1Storage Requirements for Vitamin EStore in a well closed container in a cool dry place. Protect from light.Effects of Missed Dosage of Vitamin ETake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of Vitamin EProvide supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.Zinc oxide
About Zinc oxideZinc compound, A sunscreen,antipruritic.Mechanism of Action of Zinc oxideIt works by providing a skin barrier and helps in healing and prevent skin irritation. It acts as a sunscreen which absorbs incident solar radiation in the UVA ranges and reduces its transmission to the skin.Pharmacokinets of Zinc oxideN/AOnset of Action for Zinc oxideN/ADuration of Action for Zinc oxideN/AHalf Life of Zinc oxideN/ASide Effects of Zinc oxide1.Rash
2.Hives
3.Difficulty breathing
4.Tightness in the chest
5.Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
6.Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
7.Stop using zinc oxide rectal suppositories if you have rectal bleeding or continued pain.
Contra-indications of Zinc oxide1.Hypersensitivity to Zinc oxide
2.Allergic to zinc, dimethicone, lanolin, cod liver oil, petroleum jelly, parabens, mineral oil, or wax. Special Precautions while taking Zinc oxide1.Allergic to Zinc preparations
2.Zinc oxide topical will not treat a bacterial or fungal infection
3.Keep the diaper area clean and dry to prevent worsening of skin rash. Change wet diapers as soon as possible. Allow the skin to dry thoroughly before putting on a fresh diaper
4.Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes
5.Do not use zinc oxide topical on deep skin wounds or severe burns
Pregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Zinc oxide1.To prevent minor skin irritations such as burns, cuts, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and diaper rash.
2.As sunscreen
3.Zinc oxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat diaper rash, minor burns, severely chapped skin, or other minor skin irritations.
4.Zinc oxide rectal suppositories are used to treat itching, burning, irritation, and other rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or painful bowel movements
Interactions for Zinc oxideN/ATypical Dosage for Zinc oxideApply the medicament to the affected part 2 times daily.Schedule of Zinc oxideN/AStorage Requirements for Zinc oxideStore at 15 - 30 degree C.Protect from heat,light and moisture.Keep out of the reach of children.Effects of Missed Dosage of Zinc oxideApply the missed dose as soon as noticed.Effects of Overdose of Zinc oxideGive supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.Selenium
About SeleniumA vital antioxidant, selenium acts with vitamin E to protect the immune system and maintain healthy heart function. It is needed for pancreatic function and tissue elasticity and has been shown to protect against radiation and toxic minerals. High levels of heart disease are associated with selenium-deficient soil in Finland and a tendency to fibrotic heart lesions is associated with selenium deficiency in parts of China. Best sources are butter, Brazil nuts, seafood and grains grown in selenium-rich soil.Mechanism of Action of SeleniumN/APharmacokinets of SeleniumN/AOnset of Action for SeleniumN/ADuration of Action for SeleniumN/AHalf Life of SeleniumN/ASide Effects of SeleniumN/AContra-indications of SeleniumN/ASpecial Precautions while taking SeleniumN/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for SeleniumN/AInteractions for SeleniumN/ATypical Dosage for SeleniumN/ASchedule of SeleniumN/AStorage Requirements for SeleniumN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of SeleniumN/AEffects of Overdose of SeleniumN/ACopper
About CopperThird most abundant essential trace mineral, A cofactor for many proteins, iron utilization enhancer, Copper deficiency.Mechanism of Action of CopperCopper is one of a relatively small group of metallic elements which are essential to human health. These elements, along with amino and fatty acids as well as vitamins, are required for normal metabolic processes.Pharmacokinets of CopperAbsorption:It is orally well absorbed.Onset of Action for CopperN/ADuration of Action for CopperN/AHalf Life of CopperN/ASide Effects of Copper1.Breathing problems
2.Chest pain
3.Skin hives
4.Rash
5.Swollen skin
6.Upset stomach
Contra-indications of CopperHypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Copper1.Blood pressure
2.Heart or blood vessel disease
Pregnancy Related Informationuse with cautionOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related Informationuse with cautionChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Copper1. As a supplement for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, anemia, to enhance immunity, and to treat arthritis.Interactions for CopperN/ATypical Dosage for CopperAs directed by the physicianSchedule of CopperN/AStorage Requirements for CopperStore at 15 - 30 degree C. Protect from heat and light. Kept the container tightly closed after use. Keep out of the reach of childrenEffects of Missed Dosage of CopperTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of CopperGive supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.Home Delivery for Lutein + Zeaxanthin + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Zinc Oxide + Selenium + Copper in Your City
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