Suggested Dosing
Topical or oral use not recommended
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Suggested Uses
Facial neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica
Efficacy
Possibly effective topically for facial neuralgia
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Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
V-TACH, V-FIB; LIFE THREATENING WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF INGESTION
N/V
Weakness
Dizziness
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
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Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Topical or oral use of undiluted herb
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Previous
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Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Alkaloids activate sodium channels in cardiac, muscle, and nerve tissue
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