Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane Pharmacology

Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane

About Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Mechanism of Action of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Pharmacokinets of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Onset of Action for Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Duration of Action for Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Half Life of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Side Effects of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Contra-indications of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Special Precautions while taking Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Interactions for Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Typical Dosage for Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Schedule of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Storage Requirements for Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Effects of Overdose of Vitamin C + Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Vitamin C

About Vitamin C
Water soluble vitamin, antioxidant.
Mechanism of Action of Vitamin C
Vitamin 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 C
Absorption: 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 C
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Duration of Action for Vitamin C
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Half Life of Vitamin C
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Side Effects of Vitamin C
1. Discomfort at injection site
2. Acid urine
3. Renal calculi
4. Oxaluria
Contra-indications of Vitamin C
No known contraindications
Special Precautions while taking Vitamin C
1. Renal impairment
2. Ingestion of large doses during pregnancy has resulted in scurvy in neonates
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Vitamin C
1. 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 C
Oral 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 C
Oral:
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 C
C1 (Oral)
C (Parenteral)
Storage Requirements for Vitamin C
Store in a cool dry area in a well closed container. Protects from moisture, light and direct heat.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Vitamin C
Take 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 C
Discontinue the therapy and provide symptomatic and supportive measures.

Methyl sulfonyl methane

About Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Mechanism of Action of Methyl sulfonyl methane
MSM has been proven to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms in an in vitro study6 in which human neutrophils were artificially stimulated to produce oxidative compounds, including hydrogen peroxide, superoxide, and hypochlorous acid. After cell lines were treated with either DMSO or DMSO2, these free radical by-products were decreased.
Pharmacokinets of Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Onset of Action for Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Duration of Action for Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Half Life of Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Side Effects of Methyl sulfonyl methane
1.Nausea
2.Diarrhea
3.Bloating
4.Fatigue
5.Headache
6.Insomnia
7.Itching or worsening of allergy symptoms.
Contra-indications of Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Special Precautions while taking Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Pregnancy Related Information
Not recommended
Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
Not recommended
Children Related Information
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Indications for Methyl sulfonyl methane
1.To reduce pain and swelling of the joints caused by osteoarthritis.
2.Interstitial cystitis
Interactions for Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Typical Dosage for Methyl sulfonyl methane
Oral: For osteoarthritis: 500 mg three times daily up to 3 grams twice daily.
Schedule of Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Storage Requirements for Methyl sulfonyl methane
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Methyl sulfonyl methane
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Effects of Overdose of Methyl sulfonyl methane
If over dosage is suspected,contact immediate medical attention.

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