Giloba 60
OTC- Generic:
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Company:
- Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
- Pack size:
- Strip (6 Capsule)
৳ 15/unit
Pack: ৳ 90
At a glance
Ginkgo Biloba — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Ginkgo Biloba Used in- Cerebral insufficiency: memory deficit, depression, attention and memory loss that occur with Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia. Vertigo and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) of vascular and involutional origin. Peripheral vascular disease: Improvement of pain-free walking distance in Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease in Stage II according to Fontaine (intermittent claudication) in a regimen of physical therapeutic measures, in particular walking exercise. Ginkgo Biloba inhibits binding of platelet-activating factor (PAF) to platelets resulting in inhibited platelet aggregation and increased blood fluidity; reduces thrombosis, improvements in cognition, working memory, short-term visual memory in dementia, short-term memory in cerebral insufficiency, social functioning in people with dementia, concentration in people with dementia, attention in people with dementia, tinnitus in people with dementia, activities of daily living (ADL) scores in people under 60 years old, mood and sleep in older individuals.
Indications
Ginkgo Biloba is used as a dietary supplement.
Mechanism of action
Ginkgo inhibits binding of platelet-activating factor (PAF) to platelets resulting in inhibited platelet aggregation and increased blood fluidity; reduces thrombosis, improvements in cognition, working memory, short-term visual memory in dementia, short-term memory in cerebral insufficiency, social functioning in people with dementia, concentration in people with dementia, attention in people with dementia, tinnitus in people with dementia, activities of daily living (ADL) scores in people under 60 years old, mood and sleep in older individuals.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Ginkgo Biloba 60 mg: 1 or 2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician. Ginkgo Biloba 120 mg:1 or 2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician. Child Dose: Children dosage: 1 capsule 1/2 times daily. Renal Dose: It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vaskar Laban may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Administration
Administered only orally as advised by the physician.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Ginkgo Biloba, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Some minor side effects: • Stomach upset, • Headache • Dizziness • Constipation, • Forceful heartbeat • Allergic skin reactions
Precautions & warnings
Stop taking this product at least 2 weeks before surgery.Before taking this product, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it, have bleeding problems, seizures, convulsions or epilepsy. Ginkgo biloba may decrease the ability of blood to clot.
Contraindications
Ginkgo Biloba should only be used with caution in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents i.e. warfarin, heparin & aspirin. It is also contraindicated in bleeding disorders due to increased bleeding potential associated with chronic use (6-12 months) or before elective surgery. Contraindicated in patients with known risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage.
Drug interactions
Taking ginkgo with certain antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) and imipramine (Tofranil), might decrease their effectiveness. Taking ginkgo with simvastatin (Zocor) might reduce the drug's effects. Ginkgo also appears to reduce the effects of atorvastatin (Lipitor). Ginkgo might alter your response to these drugs. It's possible that combining ginkgo with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) might increase your risk of bleeding.
Use in pregnancy
No Known restriction still found during use in pregnancy and lactation.
Renal / hepatic impairment
Renal Dose: It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vaskar Laban may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Storage conditions
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep away from light and moisture. Store in a dry and cool place.