Ginkgo Biloba Pharmacology

Ginkgo Biloba

About Ginkgo Biloba

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Mechanism of Action of Ginkgo Biloba

The mechanism of action of ginkgo is believed to be produced by its functions as a neuroprotective agent, an antioxidant, a free-radical scavenger, a membrane stabilizer, and an inhibitor of platelet-activating factor via the terpene ginkgolide B.Other pharmacologic effects include the following: endothelium relaxation mediated by inhibition of 3',5'-cyclic GMP (guanosine monophosphate) phosphodiesterase; inhibition of age-related loss of muscarinergic cholinoceptors and ?-adrenoceptors; and stimulation of choline uptake in the hippocampus.Ginkgo extract also has been shown to inhibit beta-amyloid deposition.

Pharmacokinets of Ginkgo Biloba

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Onset of Action for Ginkgo Biloba

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Duration of Action for Ginkgo Biloba

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Half Life of Ginkgo Biloba

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Side Effects of Ginkgo Biloba

1.Headaches
2.Dizziness
3.Palpitations
4.GI disturbances
5.Bleeding disorders
6.Skin hypersensitivity reactions

Contra-indications of Ginkgo Biloba

1.Hyper sensitivity
2.Warfarin ,aspirin, antiplatelet agents, herbal medications such as feverfew, garlic, ginseng, dong quai, red clover, and other natural coumarins.

Special Precautions while taking Ginkgo Biloba

1.Patients receiving anticoagulants or drugs that may affect platelet aggregation.
2.The presence of amentoflavone in Gingko biloba leaves would indicate a potential for interactions with many medications through the strong inhibition of CYP3A4 and CYP2C9.

Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for Ginkgo Biloba

1.Dementia
2.Cerebrovascular and peripheral activator

Interactions for Ginkgo Biloba

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Typical Dosage for Ginkgo Biloba

120 to 240 mg per day, in 2 to 3 doses.

Schedule of Ginkgo Biloba

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Storage Requirements for Ginkgo Biloba

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Ginkgo Biloba

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Effects of Overdose of Ginkgo Biloba

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Home Delivery for Ginkgo Biloba in Your City

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Please be aware that you should take ginkgo biloba only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for ginkgo biloba before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for ginkgo biloba with the pharmacy.

Ginkgo Biloba is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for ginkgo biloba might be better known than ginkgo biloba itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have ginkgo biloba in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for ginkgo biloba.