Liquorice Pharmacology

Liquorice

About Liquorice
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Mechanism of Action of Liquorice
Anti-inflammatory,Expectorant,blocks PGE2 & PGF2-alpha metabolism.
Pharmacokinets of Liquorice
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Onset of Action for Liquorice
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Duration of Action for Liquorice
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Half Life of Liquorice
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Side Effects of Liquorice
1.Amenorrhea
2.CHF
3.Decreased libido
4.Edema
5.Erectile dysfunction
6.Headache
7.Hypertension
8.Hypertensive encephalopathy
9.Hypokalemia
10.Hypokalemic myopathy
11.Lethargy
12.Lower extremity weakness
13.Mineralocorticoid effects
14.Myoglobinuria
15.Pulmonary edema
16.Quadriplegia
17.Rhabdomyolysis
18.Sodium &Fluid retention
Contra-indications of Liquorice
1.Breast cancer
2.Cholestatic liver disorders
3.Cirrhosis
4.CHF
5.Diabetes mellitus
6.Endometriosis
7.Hormone sensitive conditions
8.Hypertonia
9.Hypersensitivity to licorice
10.Hypertension
11.Hypokalemia
12.Ovarian cancer
13.Renal insufficiency (severe)
14.Uterine cancer
15.Uterine fibroids
Special Precautions while taking Liquorice
1.Concurrent CYP 3A4 substrates or potassium-depleting agents
2.Impaired liver function
3.Consuming >2 ounces/day for at least 2 weeks may cause hypokalemia and result in arrhythmia; adults aged 40 or older are at a higher risk
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
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Indications for Liquorice
1.Adrenocortical insufficiency
2.Arthritis
3.Bronchitis, dry cough
4.Peptic ulcers, gastritis
5.Infections (bacterial/viral)
6.Prostate cancer
7.Sore throat, upper resp. Inflammation
8.Systemic lupus erythematosus
Interactions for Liquorice
Glycyrrhizin in licorice may alter prednisolone plasma concentrations and may increase the risk of digitalis toxicity.
Typical Dosage for Liquorice
Root:1-4 g PO TID
Tea:1 cup PO TID; 1-4 g powdered root/150 ml water
Ulcer:760-1520 mg DGL PO, AC, must mix w/saliva; 8-16 weeks
Cough:0.5-1 g PO powdered root qD-TID
Use no more than 4-6 weeks
Schedule of Liquorice
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Storage Requirements for Liquorice
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Liquorice
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Effects of Overdose of Liquorice
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Home Delivery for Liquorice in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for liquorice and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for liquorice may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take liquorice 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 liquorice before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for liquorice with the pharmacy.

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