Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone Pharmacology

Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

About Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Mechanism of Action of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Pharmacokinets of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Onset of Action for Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Duration of Action for Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Half Life of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Side Effects of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Contra-indications of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Special Precautions while taking Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

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Indications for Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

1.Bloating
2.Flatulence
3.Gas

Interactions for Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Typical Dosage for Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

Take 1 tablet with each meals and at bed time.

Schedule of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Storage Requirements for Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Effects of Overdose of Alpha-Galactosidase + Simethicone

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Alpha-Galactosidase

About Alpha-Galactosidase

Dietary supplement,Glycoside Hydrolase Enzyme, Antiflatulent.

Mechanism of Action of Alpha-Galactosidase

Alpha - galatosidase is an enzyme derived from the fungus Aspergillus niger hydrolyzes the 1-6 non-reducing galactocide residues from poly and oligosaccharides in an exo-fashion. These poly-saccharides (primarily raffinose, stacchiose, and melibiose) are typically found in legumes and are not digestible in the small intestine.

Pharmacokinets of Alpha-Galactosidase

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Onset of Action for Alpha-Galactosidase

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Duration of Action for Alpha-Galactosidase

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Half Life of Alpha-Galactosidase

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Side Effects of Alpha-Galactosidase

1. Difficulty breathing
2. Closing of the throat
3. Hives
4. Rash
5. Itching.
6. Fever
7. Shaking
8. Chest tightness
9. High or low blood pressure
10. Fast heartbeats
11. Muscle pain
12. Stomach pain
13. Nausea
14. Vomiting.
15. Dizziness
16. Numbness or tingling
17. Headache

Contra-indications of Alpha-Galactosidase

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Heart problems.

Special Precautions while taking Alpha-Galactosidase

1.Diabetes mellitus
2.Galactosemia

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

Use with caution

Indications for Alpha-Galactosidase

1.Fabry`s disease
2.Flatulence
3.Bloating
4.Abdominal pain
5.GI discomfort

Interactions for Alpha-Galactosidase

The drugs acarbose or miglitol for treatment of diabetes, use of alpha-galactosidase may decrease their effectiveness.

Typical Dosage for Alpha-Galactosidase

Adults-
Intravenous-
Activity: 85units/ml
Specific activity: 30 units/mg protein
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will catalyze the release of 1.0 ?mol of p-nitrophenol from p-nitrophenyl-alpha-D-galactopyranoside per minute at 25 C, pH 6.5. Oral-
1 to 2 grams/day before or with meals
Mix with water, juice, and yogurt or simply sprinkle on food, like using spices

Schedule of Alpha-Galactosidase

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Storage Requirements for Alpha-Galactosidase

Keep in a cool dry location

Effects of Missed Dosage of Alpha-Galactosidase

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Alpha-Galactosidase

Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

Simethicone

About Simethicone

Oral anti-foaming agent, Silicones, Antiflatulent.

Mechanism of Action of Simethicone

This anti-gas (anti-flatulence) medication acts in the stomach and intestines to change the surface tension of gas bubbles, enabling smaller bubbles to join together into bigger bubbles. It results elimination of gas more easily by belching or passing flatus.

Pharmacokinets of Simethicone

Excretion- Excreted through feces.

Onset of Action for Simethicone

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Duration of Action for Simethicone

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Half Life of Simethicone

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Side Effects of Simethicone

1. Bloating
2. Constipation
3. Diarrhea
4. Gas
5. Heartburn

Contra-indications of Simethicone

1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Liver disease
3. Kidney disease
4. Serious illness

Special Precautions while taking Simethicone

1.Swallow the tablets and capsules with a full glass of water.
2.Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
3.Shake the drops well before using them.
4.To make administration easier, the drops can be mixed with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of water or another liquid.

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

Use with caution

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

Use with caution

Indications for Simethicone

1. Abdominal pain which is due to excessive gas in the digestive tract
2. Before gastroscopy or radiography of the bowel

Interactions for Simethicone

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Typical Dosage for Simethicone

Oral-
Adults and teenagers-
60 -125mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Chewable tablets:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or 150 mg three times a day, after meals. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Suspension:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -95 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.

Schedule of Simethicone

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Storage Requirements for Simethicone

Stored at room temperature (15-30?C) away from moisture and heat.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Simethicone

Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Simethicone

Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

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