| Common
name |
Ginkgo |
| Botanical
name |
Ginkgo Biloba |
| Therapeutic
effect |
Increases cerebral blood
flow, anti-oxidant, membrane stabilizing, inhibits platelet
aggragation. |
| Indications |
Angina, cardiac arrhythmia,
congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, peripheral
vasular disease, hypertension and vascular fragility. |
| Contraindications |
History of cerebral bleeding
disorders |
| Side
effects |
Occasional gastrointestinal
disturbances, headache, dizziness, and allergic reactions. |
| Drug
interations |
Anti-coagulants (may have
additive effects), may potentiate MAO inhibitors, potentiates
papaverine injections for impotence. |
| Therapeutic
dose |
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| References |
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