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Turmeric: Health Benefits And Risks

What Is Turmeric

Turmeric is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants of the ginger family, whose rhizomes and stems contain a yellow dye called curcumin. It is one of the best-known and most-used spices since ancient times. So, in India, which is considered the birthplace of the spice, from the 600s BC. turmeric was used to make curry.The plant is up to 90 centimeters tall, has tubular flowers and fleshy, aromatic rhizomes. When processed, a yellow powder with a bright aroma and a bitter taste is obtained.

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The Composition And Calorie Content Of Turmeric

Turmeric contains essential oils and is rich in phosphorus, iron, iodine, calcium, choline, as well as B vitamins (B1, B2, B5), C and K. Nutritional value of 100 grams of the product:

proteins 12.7 g;

fats 13.8 g;

carbohydrates 58.2 g.

The calorie content per 100 grams of turmeric is 325 kcal.

In Western countries, turmeric has become widely used not very long ago, in the composition of curry, the main component of which it is.

For therapeutic and nutritional purposes, the rhizome of the plant is used, which is located underground and is not a root, but an underground modified stem.

There are at least 40 varieties of turmeric. Only 4-5 types are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. They differ from each other in shape, the color of rhizomes, pungency.

The most common type is bright orange rhizomes, turmeric.

The aroma of turmeric, warm and pungent, is somewhat reminiscent of the aroma of ginger (which is its “relative”), which plays a major role in the choice of spice for cooking.

Turmeric contains many vitamins and trace elements, but given the relatively small portion of this spice (up to 1 tsp per day), its contribution to the consumption of these components is quite modest.

But the presence of the polyphenolic compound curcumin (the curcuminoid family, about 3% in dry powder of crushed dried rhizome) determines most of its beneficial qualities, gives turmeric a spicy, slightly bitter, distinctly earthy taste and bright yellow color.

What Turmeric Treats –

Due to its coloring power, curcumin is used as a natural food coloring (E100) in the production of sauces, cheeses, and mayonnaise. Previously, turmeric was used to color tissues and skin.

Many of its medicinal properties have been noticed over thousands of years of use.

The anti-inflammatory, antibacterial qualities of this yellow spice have been used to treat internal and skin conditions.

In hot and humid countries, such as India, the country of origin, turmeric is an excellent medicine for healing wounds without the use of dressings, which can only aggravate inflammation.

Over the past 30-40 years, many studies have been carried out on tissue cultures, laboratory animals and several not very large clinical studies in humans on the study of curcumin, its effect on various processes, characteristics of absorption, assimilation.

It has been shown that it has an antioxidant effect and is able to reduce the number of free radicals that cause damage at the cellular level.

These disorders underlie many chronic conditions, from diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis to cancer and aging.

Research has shown that turmeric can be used to prevent cancer of the skin, prostate, mouth, kidney, breast, liver, colon and pancreas. Of course, turmeric is not a cure for cancer, but it can contribute to the prevention of these diseases and better tolerance of chemotherapy.

Turmeric For Healing And Digestion –

Another exceptional property of turmeric is its healing ability – an excellent first aid for sunburn, dermatitis, insect bites and wounds. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis, acne in the composition of ointments.

In cosmetology, turmeric is also actively used to strengthen hair, as nourishing and cleansing masks. For this purpose, not only “golden” turmeric is used, but also its white variety – tsiadorea. It is sharper than usual, but for cosmetic purposes it has shown itself very well, especially when whitening the skin, fighting age spots.

Also, due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, it is widely used as a remedy for the flu, sore throat and colds. Gargles, hot drinks with turmeric are natural and effective remedies available to everyone.

In the form of ointments based on turmeric with the addition of garlic, vegetable oil and honey, it can help with joint diseases, bringing relief from the course of arthritis and gout. It is not worth counting on a quick effect of reducing pain and inflammation in the joint from ingestion; with local use, the effect may be more pronounced.

Use a “paste” and rinse with turmeric to whiten teeth, treat tooth decay and periodontitis. There was a study by Korean scientists that confirmed the positive effects of turmeric on the condition of teeth and gums after 30 days of daily application of the paste with its addition.

But the most noticeable effect of turmeric is the choleretic property, the ability to improve the production and outflow of bile. As a result, the work of the digestive tract becomes more active and efficient, the secretion of gastric juice increases, bloating decreases, due to antiseptic qualities, the balance of microflora is restored. And by improving the metabolism of fats (bile plays an important role in their digestion and absorption), studies have noted a decrease in blood cholesterol levels, which has a positive effect on cardiovascular morbidity.

Turmeric Golden MilkIt is believed that the benefits of “golden milk” from turmeric are to prolong youth and improve the functioning of internal organs.Ingredients:

milk – 1 glass;

water – 50 milliliters;

coconut oil – 1 teaspoon;

turmeric – 1 teaspoon;

honey – 1 teaspoon.

Cooking method:You need to put water on fire. When it boils, add a spoonful of turmeric and cook for 5-7 minutes, then add milk and butter and keep on fire for a couple of minutes. Put honey in a slightly cooled drink and stir.Turmeric With Black PepperTo prepare a drink from turmeric with black pepper, pour one or two teaspoons of the product into a glass of hot milk and add a pinch of pepper. Then the mixture is stirred, allowed to cool slightly and honey is dissolved in it to taste. Thanks to black pepper, turmeric is better absorbed. It is believed that this combination has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, helps to cleanse the body, and also has a positive effect on digestion.

Who Shouldn’t Consume Turmeric?

Despite the fact that turmeric is a natural and commonly used spice, there are a number of contraindications and cautions when using it:

You should not abuse turmeric during pregnancy (small amounts with habitual use cannot harm), as it increases the tone of the uterus. But this property can be useful in the postpartum period.

Young children should not add it until they are 6 years old. Digestion that continues to form may be more sensitive to the action of the spice, loose stools, heartburn, flatulence, abdominal pain – frequent occurrences when adding adult portions of turmeric to a child’s plate, especially an unusual one in it

People with gallstone disease and stomach diseases in the acute stage should also avoid consuming large amounts of turmeric (more than 1/2 tsp per day). Increasing the production of gastric juice and the outflow of bile (especially together with hot pepper) can irritate the inflamed mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, increasing pain. If there are gallstones, they can cause colic due to the choleretic action of turmeric. This is a common reason for urgent surgical intervention – removal of the gallbladder.

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The Hourglass Figure

The Hourglass Figure is one of four female body shapes

Hourglass body shapes have a wide bust, a narrow waist, and wide hips with a similar measurement to that of the bust About Hourglass Figure: Hourglass Figure Celebrities on MHC Hourglass Figure Marilyn Monroe MHC hourglass figure workout Hourglass body measurements – body shape online calculator Hourglass Figure Sophia Loren by Adam Pierce Hourglass Figure, the movie How to dress an hourglass figure Cyclocosmia hourglass spider Hourglass Figure Department on MHC Virtual Museum

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Hourglass Body, Hourglass shape Several variants of the above coding systems exist: Sheldon: "Somatotype: {Plumper: Endomorph, Muscular: Mesomorph, Slender: Ectomorph}", 1940'sDouty's "Body Build Scale: {1,2,3,4,5}", 1968Bonnie August's "Body I.D. Scale: {A,X,H,V,W,Y,T,O,b,d,i,r}", 1981Simmons, Istook, & Devarajan "Female Figure Identification Technique (FFIT): {Hourglass, Bottom Hourglass, Top Hourglass, Spoon, Rectangle, Diamond, Oval, Triangle, Inverted Triangle}", 2002Connell's "Body Shape Assessment Scale: {Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle, Inverted Triangle}", 2006Rasband: {Ideal, Triangular, Inverted Triangular, Rectangular, Hourglass, Diamond, Tubular, Rounded}, 2006Lee JY, Istook CL, Nam YJ, "Comparison of body shape between USA and Korean women: {Hourglass, Bottom Hourglass, Top Hourglass, Spoon, Triangle, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle}", 2007. Lee's 2007 paper proposes the following formula be used to identify an individual's body type: Hourglass If (bust − hips) ≤ 1" AND (hips − bust) Bottom hourglass If (hips − bust) ≥ 3.6" AND (hips − bust) Top hourglass If (bust − hips) > 1" AND (bust − hips) Spoon If (hips − bust) > 2" AND (hips − waist) ≥ 7" AND (high hip/waist) ≥ 1.193 Triangle If (hips − bust) ≥ 3.6" AND (hips − waist) Inverted triangle If (bust − hips) ≥ 3.6" AND (bust − waist) Rectangle If (hips − bust) In addition a number of national and international clothes sizing standards define body shape coding systems that categorise an individual by the chest to waist and / or hip circumference drop values e.g. This body shape is aptly named for its resemblance to that of an hourglass where the upper and lower half are wide while the portion at middle is narrow in circumference making the ratio wide-narrow-wide. It has been the type of body figure that most people view as curvy, sexy and very womanly. If you are one of the lucky women who have an hourglass figure, there are lots of flattering apparels for you. Does a woman's body shape change with age? Yes, as a woman ages the concentrations of hormones in her body will alter, causing her body shape to change. The first changes occur at puberty. Prepubescent boys and girls have a similar hip-waist ratio, but the large amounts of estrogen produced at the onset of puberty cause a female's hips to widen and breasts to develop. Estrogen also causes fat to be stored in the buttocks, thighs and hips. Pregnancy causes estrogen levels to rise again, causing the breasts to enlarge, although this is generally reversed after pregnancy. At the onset of menopause, the decreased estrogen levels cause a womans breasts to shrink, as well as the redistribution of fat to the waist or abdomen.

Hourglass Body: Round figured, Strait figured, Hourglass figure, Curvy on the bottom, Shapely on Top Women who exhibit the hour glass figure are proven to be more admired which puts pressure on other women who are less attractive to strive to achieve the hour glass figure. This in return leads to body dissatisfaction which can cause eating disorders in young women from all over the globe. Hourglass body measurements - body shape calculator Which hormones shape the hourglass figure? A body that no is perfect might be just what the doctor ordered for women and also is very important to their economic success, an anthropologist now says. That's because the hormones that make women physically stronger, more competitive and better able to deal with stress also tend to redistribute fat from the hips to the waist. So in societies and situations where women are under pressure to procure resources and otherwise bring home the bacon, they may be less likely to have the classic hourglass figure, Cashdan hypothesizes in the December issue of the journal Current Anthropology. More about Which hormones shape the hourglass figure? on Quora

What body shape am i?

Hourglass Body Shape Calculator What are the 5 female body types? The 5 main female body types are as follows: Rectangle - A rectangle is a woman whose body shape means having waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements. So, you are not particularly curvy, your waist is not well-defined and your weight is fairly distributed throughout the body.This shape of the body is also called as the straight or ruler body.Triangle - aka pear, hips wider than bust, defined bust but not waist, proportionately slim arms and shoulders, weight is distributed to bottom and legs rather than upper body.Hourglass - hip and bust measurement are nearly equal, while the waist is narrower.Spoon - hips are much larger than bust, with clearly defined waist. Hips are shelf-like.Inverted triangle - narrow waist, with shoulders and bust are much wider than hips. What is the meaning of 36 24 36 figure? A 36 24 36 figure is a type of hourglass figure. The three numbers each refer to a specific measurement of a woman's body. The first is the bust, measured around the fullest point of the chest. The next measurement is the waist, which is the narrowest part of a relaxed torso. The final measurement is around the hips, the widest point below the waist when both feet are together. The 36 24 36 figure is measured in inches, and in centimeters is known as the 90 60 90 figure.

The 5 main female body types The Hourglass Figure is one of four female body shapes Can you change your body shape? Once you have finished puberty, it is largely impossible to change your body shape - your bone structure and proportions are mostly defined. There are however some changes that can be made. Gaining or losing fat will change the size of your buttocks, thighs and hips if you are a premenopausal woman, or the size of your waist and abdomen if you are a man or post-menopausal woman. Gaining muscle mass is another way of altering your shape - by targeting particular muscle groups you can accentuate them, e.g., your shoulders to look more athletic, your hamstrings and glutes for longer-looking legs. Some of the best examples of hourglass figures are Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren. Because of the curves that an hourglass body figure has, there are several fashion do’s and don’ts to make your figure stand out.

The Hourglass Figure History

The first representations, what we know, of truly fashionable women appear in the 14th century. Before this, the Venus of Willendorf (The Venus of Willendorf is an 11.1-centimetre-tall Venus figurine estimated to have been made 30,000 BCE. It was found on August 7, 1908 by a workman named Johann Veran during excavations conducted by archaeologists Josef Szombathy, Hugo Obermaier and Josef Bayer at a paleolithic site near Willendorf, a village in Lower Austria near the town of Krems. It is carved from an oolitic limestone that is not local to the area, and tinted with red ochre) dating from the Ice Age stresses full aesthetic encompassing. Between the 14th and 16th centuries in northern Europe, bulging bellies were deemed desirable, however the rest of the figure was generally thin. This is most easily visible in paintings of nudes from the time. When looking at clothed images, the belly is often visible through a mass of otherwise concealing, billowing, loose robes. Since the stomach was the only visible anatomical feature, it became exaggerated in nude depictions while the rest of the body was de-emphasized. This was true in southern Europe around the time of the renaissance. Though the classical aesthetic was being revived and studied, the art produced in the time period was influenced by both factors. This resulted in a beauty standard that reconciled the two aesthetics by using classically proportioned figures who had non-classical amounts of flesh and soft, padded skin. In the nude paintings of the 17th century, such as those by Rubens, the naked women appear quite fat. Most of the women have fairly normal figures. Rubens has simply painted their flesh with rolls and ripples that otherwise would not be there. This may be a reflection of the female style of the day: a long, cylindrical, corseted gown with rippling satin accents. Thus Rubens' women have a tubular body with rippling embellishments. Hourglass Figure and The Corset While the corset continued to be fashionable into the 18th century, it shortened, became more conical, and consequently began to emphasize the waist. It also lifted and separated the breasts as opposed to the 17th century corsets which compressed and minimized the breasts. Consequently, depictions of nude women in the 18th century tend to have a very narrow waist and high, distinct breasts, almost as if they were wearing an invisible corset. La maja desnuda (The Nude Maja is a name given to a c. 1797–1800 oil on canvas painting by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya. It portrays a nude woman reclining on a bed of pillows, and was probably commissioned by Manuel de Godoy, to hang in his private collection in a separate cabinet reserved for nude paintings. Goya created a pendant of the same woman identically posed, but clothed, known today as La maja vestida, The Clothed Maja; also in the Prado, it is usually hung next to La maja desnuda. The subject is identified as a maja based on her costume in La maja vestida) is a clear example of this aesthetic. The 19th century maintained the general figure of the 18th century. You can see examples in the works of many contemporary artists, both academic artists, such as Cabanel, Ingres, and Bouguereau, and impressionists, such as Degas, Renoir, and Toulouse-Lautrec. As the 20th century began, the rise of athletics resulted in a drastic slimming of the female figure. This culminated in the 1920s flapper look, which has informed modern fashion ever since. The last 100 years envelop the time period in which that overall body type has been seen as attractive, though there have been small changes within the period as well. The 1920s was the time in which the overall silhouette of the ideal body slimmed down. There was dramatic flattening of the entire body resulting in a more youthful aesthetic. In the 1930s, American goods such as the Coca-Cola bottle were exported for the first time to Jamaica. Today in the Jamaican culture the Coca-Cola bottle has now become the representation of a perfect women's body. Women with curves that are shaped to look like the coke bottle got the highest compliments from men while skinny women were mocked and ridiculed for not having this idolized body shape. Hourglass figure Research Recent research indicates men’s preference of the hourglass figure on women. These studies found that this shape was even more preferential than breast size or facial features. Despite most men being drawn initially to the woman's cleavage, it was her hips and waist that were in fact what they found most attractive. Scientists discovered that the perfect size waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7, or a waist that measures 70 percent of the circumference of the hip. Some examples of women who possess or have possessed the "perfect" body were Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Jessica Alba and Alessandra Ambrosio. It should be noted that scientists have concluded that having such a figure is good for a women’s health and increases her rate of fertility. With all the benefits to having this gifted frame, Scientists have also made a recent discovery in research. They found that only 8 percent of women now have the sort of hourglass figure flaunted by curvaceous 1950s film stars such as Sophia Loren. Designers and manufacturers continued to make clothes to fit a slim-line version of that figure. Of the 6,000 women's body shapes analyzed, 46 percent were described as rectangular, with the waist less than nine inches smaller than the hips or bust. Just over 20 percent of women were bottom-heavy "spoons", or pear shapes, with hips two inches larger than busts or more, while almost 14 percent were "inverted triangles" - women whose busts were three or more inches bigger than their hips. The shape of things to wear: scientists identify how women's figures have changed in 50 years The Hourglass of Emotions Erik Cambria, Andrew Livingstone, Amir Hussain Abstract Human emotions and their modelling are increasingly understood to be a crucial aspect in the development of intelligent systems. Over the past years, in fact, the adoption of psychological models of emotions has become a common trend among researchers and engineers working in the sphere of affective computing. Because of the elusive nature of emotions and the ambiguity of natural language, however, psychologists have developed many different affect models, which often are not suitable for the design of applications in fields such as affective HCI, social data mining, and sentiment analysis. To this end, we propose a novel biologically-inspired and psychologically-motivated emotion categorisation model that goes beyond mere categorical and dimensional approaches. Such model represents affective states both through labels and through four independent but concomitant affective dimensions, which can potentially describe the full range of emotional experiences that are rooted in any of us. Keywords Cognitive and Affective Modelling, NLP, Affective HCI More about The Hourglass of Emotions What is a healthy waist size? The ideal waist size for a woman is 32 ½ inches (82.5 cm), while for men it is 35 inches (88.9 cm). The waist is defined as the narrowest part of the body between the hips and ribs. 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What is a zero figure? A zero figure, or a size zero, is a women’s clothing size in the US clothing sizes system. It is a size that fits measurement of bust/waist/hips anywhere between 30 22 32 inches (76 56 81 cm) to 36 28 36 inches (90 71.5 90 cm), depending on the style and make. Originally a size 8 in 1958, it is now known as a size 0 due to vanity sizing. Zero figure is often associated with anorexia. If you or others around you are worried that you may be underweight, please consult a doctor. Female Figure Identification Technique (FFIT) for apparel part II: Development of shape sorting software Sizing standards used in the United States that identify the body measurements used in the design and development of clothing were established from identified "best practices" of the apparel industry. However, the industry as a whole has not adopted a single system of clothing sizing. We know that manufacturers and retailers use their own sizing systems as a marketing tool, convinced that this is a differential advantage of their product for their market. Regardless of the sizing systems used, however, almost all are based on the myth that humans have mathematically proportional bodies and that they grow in proportional ways. In addition, the shapes and proportions of today's American population differ greatly from the shapes of the generations before. So a variety of issues impact our inability to 'fit' the American customer of today. These fit issues continue to be a growing concern. Mass customization methodologies appear to provide a "solution" by allowing customized fit of apparel. A significant underlying problem exists, however, when attempting to alter a garment for fit based on one standard shaped garment product. "Extreme" alterations seldom provide the desired fit in the final garment. This discovery has led us to understand that optimal customization can only occur if customization starts from the most correctly shaped garment for each customer's "figure type". Thus a system was developed to identify female figure types using 3-D body scan data. This article, as Part Two of two, describes the process involved in the development of an expert shape sorting system using 3D body scan data. This software will enable the identification of personal body shapes, allowing the use of the most correctly shaped garment for the customization procedure that will better ensure satisfactory fit of the final garment. More The Hourglass Figure and Women's Fashion The hourglass figure has been influenced by many different things, including the different roles women play at home and in the workplace. This reflects the fact that women in today's society have more control over what they look like than they did in years past. In the 1960s women celebrated liberation by wearing skimpy mini skirts, in the '70s bohemian fashion emerged thanks to the feminist movement, and in the '80s the fight for equality in the workplace led many women to choose attire that drew less attention to their bodies. Hourglass Figure and Plus-Size In The Fashion Fashion designer Christian Dior have designed clothes with the female hourglass body shape in mind Welcome to MHC Virtual Museum! The Hourglass Figure is one of four female body shapes Beauty Bio Net Exhibition 3DHM Dynamic Vision Board Mental Model by Lena Rhomberg and Adam Pierce on MHC Virtual Museum Mental Model Key Words: Beauty, Beginning, Beautiful Power, Infinity Beauty Bio Net curators: Lena Rhomberg and Adam Pierce The Hourglass Figure is one of four female body shapes. What is the meaning of 36 24 36 figure? The Hourglass Figure FAQ!

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Medical /Non-Surgical/Chemical or Instrument-Free Abortion - Orlando Abortion Clinic

Methotrexate gives women the opportunity to have a termination performed as early as a week prior to missing their period up to 9 weeks from the last menstrual period. Methotrexate is not only used to stop the growth of pregnancy tissue, but it is used to treat different cancers (head and neck, breast, female genital tract, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and other chronic diseases that affect are autoimmune disorders. It is also used to treat patients with ectopic (tubal) pregnancies which are pregnancies that implant outside of the uterus (fallopian tubes, ovaries, abdomen, liver, diaphragm, etc.). Methotrexate stops the rapidly growing embryonic and placental cells of early pregnancy from further developing.

Methotrexate used alone can cause miscarriage in close to 85% of patients that use it prior to 6 weeks or less gestation. It generally takes 3 to 4 weeks to begin having spontaneous bleeding and for the miscarriage to occur. This is why giving Cytotec (Misoprostol) approximately 48 to 72 hours after taking the Methotrexate by mouth or injection has a success rate of 92 to 98%. Cytotec causes the uterus to begin to contract and leads to bleeding similar to a normal period in most women. Some women experience a little heavier bleeding than their normal period. Patients less than 6 weeks gestation have nearly a 100% success rate with the combination of these medications. Women who do not want surgery and want their abortion experience to be more private and have the support of spouse, family member, or friend, find this method to be more comfortable from a psychological and physical standpoint.

Methotrexate is extremely safe and effective in terminating pregnancies less than 9 weeks gestation. This medication has been used in our offices for over 16 years and used around the world for over 25 years in performing Medical Abortions. Methotrexate must be avoided in patients who will be in the sun for a prolonged period of time, or have an allergy to it. Please see General Contraindication to having the medical abortion procedure performed.

Introduction

Abortion is one of the most commonly performed medical procedures provided in the United States. Approximately 1.21 million abortions were performed in 2008. Each year, 2% of women aged 15 to 44 terminate a pregnancy. Almost 50% of women who terminate their pregnancy will have had at least one previous abortion. Nearly 50% of women will experience an unintended pregnancy before the age of 45 with nearly 33% of women before age 45 having an abortion. Approximately 55% of women who have abortions had used some form of contraceptive method (usually the pill or condom) during the same month of their pregnancy. On September 28, 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved RU486 (Mifeprex, Mifepristone) for medical abortion procedures between 3 to 7 weeks of pregnancy. In 2008, 59% of abortion providers, or 1,066 facilities, provided one or more early medication abortions. At least 9% of providers offer only early medication abortion services. Abortion Pill Procedures accounted for 17% of abortions, and approximately 25% of abortions performed before nine weeks of gestation and nearly 50% at 6 weeks or less.

Surgical abortions are associated with rare complications which include uterine perforation, cervical lacerations, bowel and bladder injuries, retained tissue, heavy bleeding, and death. These complications generally occur less than 1% of the time. Maternal mortality associated with abortion is over 10 times less compared to that of a full term delivery. Medical abortions have gained in popularity since the mid-80’s. Due to the unavailability of Mifepristone (RU486) in the 90’s, only Methotrexate alone, or Misoprostol alone or the combination or Methotrexate and Misoprostol (Cytotec) were used to perform the medical abortion procedure.

Methotrexate Medical Abortion: The Facts

Methotrexate inhibits dihydrofolic acid reductase. Dihydrofolates must be reduced to tetrahydrofolates by this enzyme before they can be utilized as carriers of one-carbon groups in the synthesis of purine nucleotides and thymidylate. Therefore, Methotrexate interferes with DNA synthesis, repair, and cellular replication. Actively proliferating tissues such as malignant cells, bone marrow, fetal cells, buccal and intestinal mucosa, and cells of the urinary bladder are in general more sensitive to this effect of Methotrexate. When cellular proliferation in malignant tissues is greater than in most normal tissues, Methotrexate may impair malignant growth without irreversible damage to normal tissues.

Peak serum concentrations of Methotrexate occur 30 to 60 minutes after injection or by the oral route. The terminal half-life reported for Methotrexate is approximately three to ten hours. Renal excretion is the primary route of elimination and is dependent upon dosage and route of administration. With IV administration, 80% to 90% of the administered dose is excreted unchanged in the urine within 24 hours. There is limited biliary excretion accounting for up to 10% or less of the administered dose. Circulation of Methotrexate between the liver and intestines is possible. Renal excretion occurs by glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. Nonlinear elimination due to saturation of renal tubular reabsorption has been observed in psoriatic patients at doses between 7.5 and 30 mg. Impaired renal function (creatinine of greater than 1.5 or other evidence of chronic renal disease), as well as concurrent use of drugs such as weak organic acids that also undergo tubular secretion, can markedly increase Methotrexate serum levels. As the urine creatinine clearance decreases, the Methotrexate levels will increase in the body and may lead to damage of the kidneys and causing acute renal failure and potentially cause maternal death.

How Does Methotrexate Terminate Pregnancy

Antifolates, such as Methotrexate, function by blocking purine metabolism and thus interfering with DNA synthesis, making actively dividing cells susceptible targets. In addition, Methotrexate also inhibits RNA and protein synthesis. Regarding early pregnancy, Methotrexate inhibits proliferation (cell division and growth) of cytotrophoblast cells in the placenta which are the undifferentiated (primitive cell) rapidly dividing cells responsible for producing syncytiotrophoblast which are the cells responsible for the production of BHCG and HPL (human placental lactogen) which in turn causes the production of the corpus luteum to produce progesterone which maintains a pregnancy (prevents miscarriages). Methotrexate destroys cytotrophoblasts which are actively dividing only in the S phase of a cell cycle. It has been shown that the cell division rate of cytotrophoblast cells, i.e., the number of cells in the cell cycle at a given time, did not decrease with advanced pregnancy. However; studies show that the time it takes a cell to complete an entire cell cycle was lengthened from the first trimester to the end of pregnancy. In essence, the cells do not divide as fast at the end of pregnancy than they do in early pregnancy. Since the time it takes a cell to go through its S phase division does not vary greatly, the longer cell cycle time would imply that the other phases have lengthened. As the number of weeks in pregnancy increase, the less number of cytotrophoblast cells in the S phase decrease reducing the number cells that Methotrexate can destroy. Thus, the reason that Methotrexate is so highly effective at 6 weeks or less has a logical explanation. It appears that there is a significant increase in cell cycle length of the cytotrophoblast cells beginning on or around day 50 of gestation and after that, Methotrexate no longer is significantly effective in terminating pregnancies alone. Studies have shown that Methotrexate alone can cause abortions up to 69% of patients who are 9 weeks pregnant or less. Combining Misoprostol with Methotrexate leads to a 94 to 99% success of terminating pregnancies between 3 to 9 weeks gestation. Terminating pregnancies before women miss their first menstrual cycle is offered by over 45% of abortion providers.

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HONEYSUCKLE {LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM / LONICERA JAPONICA}

by Crooked Bear Creek Organic Herbs

Also Known As,

Honeysuckle

Jin Yin Hua

The herbal plant called the honeysuckle is a climbing plant that can grow to twelve ft – four meters – in length. The plant comes in several varieties, and some varieties are deciduous – example, the L. caprifolium variety – while some are semi-evergreen – the Asian honeysuckle or jin yin hua, L. japonica. The plant bears oval-shaped leaves that come in pairs on the branches. The tubular shaped flowers of the plants come in a variety of colours, the yellow-orange flowers of the European variety or the yellow-white coloured ones of the jin yin hua. The European honeysuckle variety bears red coloured berries and while the berries of the jin yin hua variety are black in colour.

The European honeysuckle or “Woodbine” – the L. periclymenum to botanists – was at one time employed widely as an herbal remedy for problems like asthma, all kinds of urinary disorders, and as an aid to soothing labour pains in women giving birth. The ancient Roman writer Pliny suggested the use of the honeysuckle mixed with wine for disorders of the spleen. The variety of honeysuckle most likely to be used in herbal medicine is the “jin yin” or Chinese honeysuckle – L. japonica to botanists – rather than the woodbine. The properties of this variety of honeysuckle were recorded in the Chinese medical book called the “Tang Ben Cao,” that was written in A.D. 659. This herb remains as one of the most potent Chinese herbs used for eliminating heat and accumulated toxins from the human body.

The traditional use of the honeysuckle in European herbal medicine was as a remedy for asthma and related respiratory disorders that affected the chest. The Bach Flower Remedies lists the honeysuckle as one of the beneficial herbal plants. In this system of herbal cures, the Woodbine is said to suppress feelings of nostalgia and to quell homesickness in a person. The use of the “jin yin hua” in Chinese medicine has a long history, and the herb was used as an agent to “clear heat and relieve toxicity,” besides other uses.

Parts Used…

Flowers, leaves, bark.

Uses…

Contemporary herbalists in the Western world make very rare use of the honeysuckle herb. Honeysuckle was a part of the traditional herbal repertoire, and the historical uses of this plant in herbal medicine were many. Traditionally, European herbalists used to employ different parts of the honeysuckle plant for different therapeutic purposes as they believed that different parts of the herb had different remedial effects on the human body. Honeysuckle bark contains compounds that induce a diuretic effect in the body; a remedy made from the bark is used to bring relief from problems such as gout, from kidney stones, and is also used in treating liver problems of all kinds. Honeysuckle leaves have the astringent properties and are made into an infusion used as an oral gargle and general mouthwash – this remedy is excellent in alleviating sore throats and canker sores or other oral complaints. The remedies made from the flowers of the honeysuckle have an anti-spasmodic effect, this brings relief from chronic coughs and was traditionally used as a treatment for asthma and related respiratory disorders. In the Chinese system of herbal medicine, the “jin yin hua” remedy is extensively prescribed for a very wide range of diseases. Remedies made from the jin yin hua are mainly utilised in countering “hot” infectious disorders including abscesses, sores, and inflammation affecting the breasts, as well as dysentery. The remedy made from the jin yin hua plant is also used to bring down elevated temperatures in a body wracked by fever. This remedy is also used in treating problems affecting the oral cavity.

Other medical uses…

Viral infection

Habitat…

The European honeysuckle or “Woodbine” is indigenous to southern Europe and the region of the Caucasus, though plants can be seen all over Europe except in the far north. The Asian variety, the “Jin yin hua” is native to the Chinese mainland and the island of Japan – it is cultivated as an herbal plant in both countries. The usual site where both varieties of plants can be seen growing are along walls, on trees, and in hedges. Harvest of honeysuckle is usually done in the summer months, flowers and leaves are normally gathered in the summer immediately before the onset of the floral bloom.

Research…

Research carried out on the properties inherent in the “jin yin hua” suggests that active compounds in the herb can help inhibit the growth of the tuberculosis bacillus and can help counteract infection of this dangerous pathogen. The Chinese also investigated other known properties of the herb, during one clinical trial, the jin yin hua was used in combination with the ju hua herb – this herbal mixture was found to be very effective in reducing the elevated blood pressure in individuals affected by hypertension. The European honeysuckle may also prove to be very useful in counteracting infection as it is very similar to the “jin yin hua” herb.

Constituents…

Honeysuckle’s constituents include a volatile oil, tannins, and salicylic acid. Honeysuckle contains a volatile oil (which includes linalool and jasmone), tannins, luteolin, and inositol.

How Honeysuckle Works in the Body…

The use of remedies made from the honeysuckle – Lonicera caprifolium – in the Western world is based on the knowledge gleaned from its age-old usage and herbal lore. Some of the ways in which the honeysuckle is used in the West include the preparation of an herbal gargle or mouthwash from the leaves for use as a treatment for sore throats and gum or other general oral problems. The remedies made from the honeysuckle flowers are commonly employed in the treatment of asthma and related respiratory disorders – the herbal remedy helps soothe and relax the irritated respiratory passages. The traditionally use of the Lonicera japonica – a variety of honeysuckle in China, or the “Jin Yin Hua’ as it is known is much more extensive. Clinical studies carried out in China have shown that the herb possesses distinct bactericidal action against both the streptococcus and Staphylococcus strains of bacteria. During the laboratory experiments carried out on human subjects, the herb was demonstrated to induce some very potent protective effects on the tissues of the lungs of tuberculosis affected patients. The traditional uses of the herb in the Chinese system of medicine include the treatment of abscesses or swellings in the body, the herbal remedy was particularly used in treating disorders affecting the breast, the throat, the eyes, and used extensively as an internal medication. The remedies made from the honeysuckle are also employed during the early stages of many diseases that come with a fever. The herbal remedy is used to treat individuals with sensitivity to wind, they are used in treating chronic soreness in the throat, and to alleviate a persistent or a chronic headache. The herbal honeysuckle remedy is also employed as a remedy in treating cases of damp or heat dysenteric disorders in patients; it is also used in treating urinary dysfunction accompanied by pain. The property of being both “sweet and cold” is the alluded to this remedy in the Chinese system of medicine.

Applications…

Flowers:

HERBAL INFUSION – the honeysuckle flowers can be combined in a remedy with many other expectorant herbal flowers, including flowers of herbs such as the cowslip, the elecampane, or the mulberry, this remedy is excellent for treating problems such as chronic coughs and in mild forms of asthma and some respiratory disorders.

SYRUP – the syrup made from the honeysuckle flowers can be used along with the floral infusion for treating coughs -particularly if they are chronic. The syrup may be used as a combination therapy with other herbal flowers, including expectorant herbs such as the mullein or the marshmallow herb.

Flower buds:

HERBAL DECOCTION – this form of the remedy can be used in the early stages of getting a feverish cold that is accompanied by some characteristic symptoms including a persistent headache, great thirst, and soreness in the throat. The dosage to use is ten to fifteen g of the dried honeysuckle floral buds mixed in six hundred ml of water as one dose. If the cold is accompanied by very high fevers, then the huang lian and huang qin herbs can be added to the remedy.

HERBAL TINCTURE – the tincture prepared from the honeysuckle is used for the treatment of different digestive disorders, including persistent diarrhoea or chronic gastroenteritis that accompanies food poisoning and related complaints.

Stems:

HERBAL DECOCTION – the decoction can be prepared by steeping fifteen to thirty g of dried honeysuckle stems in six hundred ml of water. The use of the stem decoction is similar to the way in which the flower bud decoction is used. This remedy is excellent particularly for chronic pain in the joints, as well as in the treatment of influenza and other infections. This herbal remedy can be combined with the use of other cooling herbs, including the Chinese “luo shi teng” or “shi hu,” particularly when intending to treat inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and related problems.

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Lupine Publishers | Vasculitispauciimmun Following Silicone Exposure from Breast Implantation

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We describe a case of a 35-year-old woman who developed renal vasculitis in the setting of exposure to silicone after breast implantation.

Introduction

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Silicone implantation is associated with scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. In 1964, Miyoshi first coined the term human adjuvant disease in their report of two patients who developed connective tissue-like disease after exposure to silicone-related substances during augmentation mammoplasty. Since this first observation, there have been numerouspublished cases relating silicone exposure to autoimmunerheumatic diseases. We, herein, report a patient who developed vasculitis and chronic renal failure after implantation of silicone mammoplasty

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A 35 years old woman with a history of a right mastectomy in December 2014, for ductal carcinoma in situ with immediate breast reconstruction with silicone prosthesis. The assessment of extension is normal. She was hospitalized fifteen days after surgery for urinary infection with discovery of renal failure with a creatinine level of 500μmol/L; she was put under antibiotic treatment and is then output with a creatinine of 200mol/L. The patient was transferred to our department in late January 2015 for investigation of the renal failure (creatinine level 717μmol/l). Her physical examination was normal excluding significant edema of the lower members and normalarterial high blood pressure. Additional testing revealed microscopic hematuria, renal failure, elevated CRP and anaemia (Table 1).

Based on acute progressive renal failure with proteinuria and hematuria, kidney biopsy done revealed focal segmental necrotizing and pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis, with moderate activity and minimal chronicity, minimal tubular atrophy, and interstitial fibrosis (Figure 1). Immunofluorescence microscopy was negative for any significant immunoglobulins and complement deposition. All immunological tests were negative: Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA), cryoglobulins,cytoplasmic antibodies neutophilespolynuclear (ANCA), Anti Membranes Basal Glomerular (anti MBG). The thoracic scanner did not show a diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Anechocardiogram showed severe left ventricular dysfunction with ejection fraction of 32%. The silicone prosthesis was criminalized. Breast implant was removed. The patient was treated with a combination of pulses of methylprednisolone and cyclophosphamide. The evolution was unfavourable without improved renal function. The patient chose hemodialysis; immunosuppression was decreased and stopped.

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The relationship between silicone breast implants and autoimmune or connective-tissue diseases has been the focus of considerable medical and legal discussion throughout the past decade. Although evidence of a causal relationship between the implantation and the development of connective tissue disease is circumstantial, removal of the silicone prosthesis has been reported to result in subsequent remission [1]. Silicones are not biologically inert. Injectable as well as implantable silicones have proven capable of eliciting inflammatory and fibro proliferative responses [2]. Silicone exposure is associated with different systemic autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, progressive systemic sclerosis, and vasculitis [3]. We postulate that silicone in silicone-filled breast implants may increase the risk of developing (auto) immune diseases and immune deficiencies [3].

Silicone implants may cause local complications (such as capsular contracture, rupture, closed capsulotomy, gel “bleed”, nodular foreign body granulomas in the capsular tissue and lymph nodes) or general symptoms. An adverse immune reaction with signs and symptoms of rheumatoid disorders is also possible [4]. The development of disease related to silicone implants would depend on genetic factors, so that only a very few women are potentially at risk. HLA-DR53 may be a marker of predisposed subjects [4]. From a public health perspective, breast implants appear to have a minimal effect on the number of women in whom connective-tissue diseases develop, and the elimination of implants would not be likely to reduce the incidence of connectivetissue diseases [5]. The mechanism of silica exposure in the development of small vessel vasculitis is not well understood but several potential mechanisms have been proposed [6]. One theory suggests that silica particles stimulate production of lymphocytes, including T cells and B cells, and that in certain clinical and genetic settings causes autoimmune disease as well as the production of auto antibodies, including ANCA [6]. A second theory suggests that silica particles activate monocytes and macrophages, resulting in the release of IL- 1 or tumour necrosis factor-𝛼, oxygen-derived free radicals, and lysosomal enzymes such as PR3 and MPO [6].

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Silicone implantation is associated with scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. This case report indicates the possibility of the development of small-vessel vasculitis after silicone breast implantation.

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emmajackielee · 7 years ago

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Stuff I Learned: Sunflower VI

Chapter 20: Liver disorders

DDx of prolonged NNJ

Unconjugated: breast milk, infection, hemolytic anemia, hypothyroidism, upper GI obstruction, Crigler-Najar

Conjugated

Post-hepatic: biliary atresia, choledochal cyst

Hepatic: neonatal hepatitis syndrome (congenital infection, inborn errors of metabolism, AAT deficiency, galactosemia, tyrosinemia, errors of bile acid synthesis, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), cystic fibrosis, intestinal failure-associated liver disease associated with long-term parenteral nutrition)

Biliary Atresia

1 in 14,000

Progressive destruction or absence of biliary ducts

Diagnosed with TIBIDA radioisotope scan showing good uptake by liver but no excretion into bowel

Kasai operation = hepatoportoenterostomy, 80% success if performed before 60 days old

AAT Deficiency

Presents with bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency and prolonged NNJ

50% have good prognosis

Galactosemia

1 in 40,000

Liver failure, cataracts, developmental delay

Alagille Syndrome

Intrahepatic biliary hypoplasia

Autosomal dominant

Triangular facies, skeletal abnormalities, peripheral pulmonary stenosis, renal tubular disorders, FTT, eye defects

Hepatitis B

Give anti-HBs antibodies if mother is HBsAg positive

Additional HBIG if mother is HBeAg positive

Acute liver failure

Maintain blood glucose

Prevent sepsis

Prevent hemorrhage

Treat cerebral edema

Reye Syndrome

Acute non-inflammatory encephalopathy with microvesicular fatty infiltration of the liver

The commonest beta oxidation defect, medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency, presents with Reye-like syndrome

Autoimmune Hepatitis

7-10 years old

Congenital hepatic steatosis

Over 2 years old

Hepatosplenomegaly, abdominal distension, and portal hypertension

Liver function tests are normal in the early stage

Fat soluble vitamins

Vitamin A, E, D, K

Vitamin E deficiency causes peripheral neuropathy, hemolysis, and ataxia

Vitamin D resistant rickets indicate renal tubular acidosis

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I weighed myself yesterday morning: 152 lbs! I'm almost at my next small goal, which is 143. 136 is my ideal weight, but I don't think it's realistic if I start building up muscle mass with heavier weights. But the fat will start to burn off, which is the most important. I'm just super big around my hips, butt and upper inner thighs, even though my legs and waist are pretty toned. I need to spot-concentrate on my butt more than the rest of my body, and blogilates has helped my a lot with that lately. Things are looking very good! And I'm going to the gynaecologist February 16 to get checked for cysts and see if I really have PCOS. I have most of the symptoms, so I think I do. I honestly hope he'll diagnose me with it, because I don't know what to do anymore. My testosterone levels are too high but the other hormone tests failed, so I've gotten new ones taken. I have extreme difficulty losing weight, especially in the aforementioned area, and I overall feel sluggish. My periods and cycles are abnormally long. The worst part is the hair - I am so hairy it's not even funny. On my stomach, down my thighs, on my lip... And it's started thinning in the sides of my hairline. My disordered breasts and butt acne (not really acne but folliculitis) could also be a result of the hormonal irregularities that PCOS cause, but I honestly don't know since I've had both for 7 years. I feel so horrible about my body. The cystic pimples on my butt, the scars from it and my sagging, tubular breasts with enormous areola. I feel like I'll never be able to show anyone myself or be loved.

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DIFFU K 600 mg Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Precautions

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Diffu-k 600 mg Generic drug of the therapeutic class: Metabolism and nutrition active ingredients: Potassium chloride.

What is Diffu K used for AND indication?

This medicine is indicated for the treatment and prevention of potassium deficiency.

Diffu-k Dosage

Preventive treatment: 2 to 3 capsules per day (ie 16 to 24 mmol (mEq) / day).

Curative treatment: 5 to 12 capsules per day (40 to 96 mmol (mEq) / day).

Diffu-k Contraindications

Hyperkalaemia

Situation that can lead to hyperkalaemia

Renal failure

Addisonian syndrome

Uncontrolled diabetes

Congenital myotonia

Hyperkalaemia or any situation that could lead to hyperkalaemia, in particular: renal failure, Addisonian syndromes, uncontrolled diabetes (because of metabolic acidosis), congenital myotonia, concomitant treatment with a potassium-sparing diuretic alone or in combination (except under strict control of serum potassium) .

How it works Diffu-k?

Potassium supplementation:

Biologically, hypokalemia less than 3.6 mmol / l (mEq) indicates potassium deficiency.

This deficiency can be of origin:

odigestive: diarrhea, vomiting, stimulant laxatives,

o renal: by increased urinary excretion in tubular disease, congenital or during treatment with sali-diuretics, corticosteroids or amphotericin B (IV), by excessive consumption of alkali or derivatives of licorice,

o endocrine: primary hyperaldosteronism (aetiological treatment).

This potassium deficiency, when it is symptomatic, results in: muscular fatigue, pseudo-paralysis, cramps and ECG changes, disorders of repolarization and ventricular hyperexcitability.

Chloride ion:

Its contribution corrects the metabolic alkalosis often associated with hypokalemia.

· Dispersion of microcapsules and slow dissolution of KCl reduce the risk of ulcerogenic action of potassium chloride.

Diffu-k Side Effects

Hyperkalemia (with risk of sudden death): this is to be prevented by the control of serum potassium .

In high doses, possibility of peptic ulceration.Some cases of hail ulceration have been reported with some solid oral forms. The ulcerogenic risk is reduced due to the dispersion and slow dissolution of KCl microcapsules.

Diffu-k Interactions

Hyperkalaemic drugs

Certain drugs or therapeutic classes may promote the occurrence of hyperkalemia: potassium salts, potassium diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonists, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, heparins (low molecular weight or unfractionated), immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin or tacrolimus, trimethoprim.

The combination of these drugs increases the risk of hyperkalemia. This risk is particularly important with potassium-sparing diuretics, especially when they are combined with one another or with potassium salts, whereas the combination of an ACE inhibitor and an NSAID, for example, is safer as soon as possible. the moment that the recommended precautions are implemented.

To know the risks and stress levels specific to hyperkalemic drugs, it is necessary to refer to the interactions specific to each substance.

However, some substances, such as trimethoprim, are not the subject of specific interactions with regard to this risk. Nevertheless, they can act as contributing factors when combined with other drugs already mentioned in this cap.

Contraindicated combinations (see Contraindications section )

Potassium sparing diuretics (alone or in combination): amiloride, canrenone, spironolactone, triamterene

Potentially lethal hyperkalemia, especially in renal failure (addition of hyperkalemic effects). Contraindicated unless there is hypokalemia

Associations advised against (see section Warnings and precautions for use )

ACE inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Potentially lethal hyperkalemia, especially during renal failure (addition of hyperkalaemic effects). Avoid this association unless there is prior hypokalemia.

Ciclosporin, tacrolimus

Hyperkalemia potentially lethal, especially during renal failure (addition of hyperkalemic effects).

Avoid this association unless there is prior hypokalemia.

Warnings and Precautions

Precautions for use

Control of serum potassium before and during treatment.

Use with caution in the elderly.

Taking this medicine with ciclosporin, tacrolimus, conversion enzyme inhibitors or langiotensin II antagonists is not recommended

Drive and use machines

Not applicable.

PREGNANCY / BREAST FEEDING / FERTILITY

Given the available data, use in pregnant or breastfeeding women is possible.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take DIFFU K, capsule:

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you forgot to take.

What happens if I overdose from Diffu-k ?

If you take more DIFFU K, capsule than you should:

Overdose exposes to the risk of hyperkalemia. Notify a doctor immediately.

What is Forms and Composition?

COMPOSITION

What does DIFFU K, capsule contain?

Active substance

Microencapsulated potassium chloride *: 600.00 mg

(Corresponding to 8 mEq of potassium)

for one capsule

Other components

* Composition of microencapsulated potassium: potassium chloride (80 to 90 percent), ethylcellulose (20 to 10 percent), intermediate microencapsulation adjuvants: cyclohexane, polyethylene C10.

Magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate.

Composition of the capsule shell:

Head (opaque yellow): gelatin, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide.

Body (opaque white): gelatin, titanium dioxide.

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Special warnings:

For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.

Side effects:

It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.

The information contained in this medicine is based on medical literature, but it is not a substitute for consulting a doctor.

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DIFFU K 600 mg Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Precautions

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Diffu-k 600 mg Generic drug of the therapeutic class: Metabolism and nutrition active ingredients: Potassium chloride.

What is Diffu K used for AND indication?

This medicine is indicated for the treatment and prevention of potassium deficiency.

Diffu-k Dosage

Preventive treatment: 2 to 3 capsules per day (ie 16 to 24 mmol (mEq) / day).

Curative treatment: 5 to 12 capsules per day (40 to 96 mmol (mEq) / day).

Diffu-k Contraindications

Hyperkalaemia

Situation that can lead to hyperkalaemia

Renal failure

Addisonian syndrome

Uncontrolled diabetes

Congenital myotonia

How it works Diffu-k?

Potassium supplementation:

Biologically, hypokalemia less than 3.6 mmol / l (mEq) indicates potassium deficiency.

This deficiency can be of origin:

odigestive: diarrhea, vomiting, stimulant laxatives,

o endocrine: primary hyperaldosteronism (aetiological treatment).

This potassium deficiency, when it is symptomatic, results in: muscular fatigue, pseudo-paralysis, cramps and ECG changes, disorders of repolarization and ventricular hyperexcitability.

Chloride ion:

Its contribution corrects the metabolic alkalosis often associated with hypokalemia.

· Dispersion of microcapsules and slow dissolution of KCl reduce the risk of ulcerogenic action of potassium chloride.

Diffu-k Side Effects

Hyperkalemia (with risk of sudden death): this is to be prevented by the control of serum potassium .

Diffu-k Interactions

Hyperkalaemic drugs

To know the risks and stress levels specific to hyperkalemic drugs, it is necessary to refer to the interactions specific to each substance.

Contraindicated combinations (see Contraindications section )

Potassium sparing diuretics (alone or in combination): amiloride, canrenone, spironolactone, triamterene

Potentially lethal hyperkalemia, especially in renal failure (addition of hyperkalemic effects). Contraindicated unless there is hypokalemia

Associations advised against (see section Warnings and precautions for use )

ACE inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Potentially lethal hyperkalemia, especially during renal failure (addition of hyperkalaemic effects). Avoid this association unless there is prior hypokalemia.

Ciclosporin, tacrolimus

Hyperkalemia potentially lethal, especially during renal failure (addition of hyperkalemic effects).

Avoid this association unless there is prior hypokalemia.

Warnings and Precautions

Precautions for use

Control of serum potassium before and during treatment.

Use with caution in the elderly.

Taking this medicine with ciclosporin, tacrolimus, conversion enzyme inhibitors or langiotensin II antagonists is not recommended

Drive and use machines

Not applicable.

PREGNANCY / BREAST FEEDING / FERTILITY

Given the available data, use in pregnant or breastfeeding women is possible.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take DIFFU K, capsule:

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you forgot to take.

What happens if I overdose from Diffu-k ?

If you take more DIFFU K, capsule than you should:

Overdose exposes to the risk of hyperkalemia. Notify a doctor immediately.

What is Forms and Composition?

COMPOSITION

What does DIFFU K, capsule contain?

Active substance

Microencapsulated potassium chloride *: 600.00 mg

(Corresponding to 8 mEq of potassium)

for one capsule

Other components

* Composition of microencapsulated potassium: potassium chloride (80 to 90 percent), ethylcellulose (20 to 10 percent), intermediate microencapsulation adjuvants: cyclohexane, polyethylene C10.

Magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulphate.

Composition of the capsule shell:

Head (opaque yellow): gelatin, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide.

Body (opaque white): gelatin, titanium dioxide.

NOT’s

Edrug-online contains comprehensive and detailed information about drugs available in the medical field, and is divided into four sections:

general information:

Includes a general description of the drug, its use, brand names, FAQs, and relevant news and articles

Additional information:

Special warnings:

For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.

Side effects:

It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.

The information contained in this medicine is based on medical literature, but it is not a substitute for consulting a doctor.

The post DIFFU K 600 mg Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Precautions appeared first on Drug Online.

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