Indication-specific dosing for betula sp (birch), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.

Sections

Sections Birch
Suggested Dosing
Suggested Uses
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Warnings
Pregnancy
Pharmacology

Suggested Dosing

Tea

2-3 g steeped 10 min boiling water

Suggested Uses

Diuretic, nephrolithiasis, arthritis, rheumatism, & gout

Efficacy

Possibly effective for small kidney stones, overall insufficient information available about effectiveness

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Minor (16)

amiloride
birch increases effects of amiloride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
bendroflumethiazide
birch increases effects of bendroflumethiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
bumetanide
birch increases effects of bumetanide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
chlorothiazide
birch increases effects of chlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
chlorthalidone
birch increases effects of chlorthalidone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
cyclopenthiazide
birch increases effects of cyclopenthiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
drospirenone
birch increases effects of drospirenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
ethacrynic acid
birch increases effects of ethacrynic acid by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
furosemide
birch increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
hydrochlorothiazide
birch increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
indapamide
birch increases effects of indapamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
methyclothiazide
birch increases effects of methyclothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
metolazone
birch increases effects of metolazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
spironolactone
birch increases effects of spironolactone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
torsemide
birch increases effects of torsemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
triamterene
birch increases effects of triamterene by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

Adverse Effects

None reported

Contraindications

Impaired cardiac or renal function

Aspirin hypersensitivity

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: avoid

Lactation: avoid

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.

Pharmacology

Metabolism: N/A

Excretion: N/A

Mechanism of Action

Flavonoids: diuretic effect w/o Na+ loss

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