Lycopene
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Lycopene exerts antioxidant effects, induces apoptosis and cell-cycle arrest, and modulates cyclooxygenase pathways.( Heber 2002 )
Indications
Lycopene exerts antioxidant effects, induces apoptosis and cell-cycle arrest, and modulates cyclooxygenase pathways.( Heber 2002 )
Contraindications
Lycopene
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lycopene are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Bloating, Stomach irritation, gassiness.
Warnings
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: lycopene is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken as a supplement during pregnancy. taking 2 mg daily, starting between weeks 12 and 20 of pregnancy and continuing until delivery, increased the rate of premature births and low-birth-weight babies. Prostate cancer: lycopene might worsen established prostate cancer by increasing the spread of cancer without having any effect on cancer cell growth.
High Risk Groups
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
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
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
Calcium-containing products: Lycopene decreases the bioavailability of calcium.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.