Flavonoids Pharmacology

Flavonoids

About Flavonoids

A plant secondary metabolite,Vasoprotective, Phenylpropanoid derivative, Nutrients:Dietary antioxidant.

Mechanism of Action of Flavonoids

Flavonoids are antioxidants which exerts it`s actions as phlebotropic drug. It strengthens the venous tone and acts on veins to reduce venous stasis and distention. It decreases the capillary hyperpermeability and increases the capillary resistance by protecting the microcirculation from damaging process. They provide protection against oxidative and free radical damage. They are biological response modifiers having anti allergic, anti inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and anti oxidant action.

Pharmacokinets of Flavonoids

Absorption : Absorbed orally

Onset of Action for Flavonoids

N/A

Duration of Action for Flavonoids

N/A

Half Life of Flavonoids

N/A

Side Effects of Flavonoids

1. Gastro intestinal disturbances
2. Autonomic disorders

Contra-indications of Flavonoids

1. First trimester of pregnancy

Special Precautions while taking Flavonoids

N/A

Pregnancy Related Information

Contraindicated

Old Age Related Information

May be used

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

Contraindicated

Indications for Flavonoids

1. Varicose veins
2. Haemorrhoids
3. Menorrhagia
4. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
5. Intra Uterine devices intolerances
6. Functional venous disorders
7. Menorrhagia.

Interactions for Flavonoids

N/A

Typical Dosage for Flavonoids

1gm to 2gm. Initially 1.8gm for 3days followed by 1.35gm/day.
Maximum dose: 3gm.

Schedule of Flavonoids

N/A

Storage Requirements for Flavonoids

N/A

Effects of Missed Dosage of Flavonoids

N/A

Effects of Overdose of Flavonoids

N/A

Home Delivery for Flavonoids in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including flavonoids.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for flavonoids and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for flavonoids may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take flavonoids only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for flavonoids before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for flavonoids with the pharmacy.

Flavonoids is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for flavonoids might be better known than flavonoids itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have flavonoids in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for flavonoids.