Bromelains
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Bromelains is a mixture of proteolytic enzymes i.e., any of the several cysteine endopeptidases that catalyzes the cleavage of proteins on the carboxyl side of alanine, glycine, lysine and tyrosine bonds. Different forms are derived from the fruit (fruit bromelain) and stem (stem bromelain) of the pineapple plant. The enzyme is administered orally as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Indications
Bromelains is primarily indicated in conditions like Digestive problems, Edema, Soft tissue inflammation, Trauma.
Contraindications
Bromelains is contraindicated in conditions like Coagulation disorder.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bromelains are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Asthma, Menorrhagia.
Warnings
Bromelain should be given with caution in patients with coagulation disorder or severely impaired kidney or liver function.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
18 to 3 mg (10 (10.5)) 12 hourly PO — For 8-12 weeks. Frequency may be increased to 3 times if needed.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Bromelains was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
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