| Azulene Pharmacology |
| Azulene |
| About Azulene |
| Analgesic, detoxifier,anti-pepsin,anti-inflammatory. |
| Mechanism of Action of Azulene |
| Azulene has anti-pepsin and anti-inflammatory actions. It also has inhibitory action on Histamine. Azulene directly acts on the inflammatory gastric mucosa and cures gastritis by suppressing inflammatory mediators. Azulene directly inhibits the release of Histamine by local action. Azulene also stimulates epithelium and granulation formation. |
| Pharmacokinets of Azulene |
| N/A |
| Onset of Action for Azulene |
| N/A |
| Duration of Action for Azulene |
| N/A |
| Half Life of Azulene |
| N/A |
| Side Effects of Azulene |
| 1.Nausea 2.Vomiting 3.Constipation 4.Abdominal pain 5.Abdominal discomfort |
| Contra-indications of Azulene |
| Hypersensitivity to Azulene |
| Special Precautions while taking Azulene |
| N/A |
| Pregnancy Related Information |
| N/A |
| Old Age Related Information |
| N/A |
| Breast Feeding Related Information |
| N/A |
| Children Related Information |
| Contraindicated |
| Indications for Azulene |
| 1.Gastric ulcer 2.Duodenal ulcer 3.Gastritis 4.NSAID induced gastritis 5.Erosive gastritis |
| Interactions for Azulene |
| N/A |
| Typical Dosage for Azulene |
| Adult: 1.5 – 2 g / day in 3 divided doses after meals. Dose is determined depending upon the age and condition of the patient. |
| Schedule of Azulene |
| N/A |
| Storage Requirements for Azulene |
| Drug should be protected from moisture and direct light. |
| Effects of Missed Dosage of Azulene |
| 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 Azulene |
| Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. |