Suggested Dosing
Follow Mfr's instructions
Not considered safe
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Suggested Uses
Cancers
Efficacy
Unproven, may be harmful
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Interactions
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and Germanium
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Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
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Serious - Use Alternative (1)
- fluorouracil
germanium increases toxicity of fluorouracil by unspecified interaction mechanism. Contraindicated. Risk of toxicity, death with combination.
Monitor Closely (0)
Minor (1)
- furosemide
germanium decreases effects of furosemide by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Case report.
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Adverse Effects
Kidney damage, anemia, appetite loss, nerve/muscle damage, death
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Warnings
Contraindications
Pregnancy, lactation
Cautions
Risk of kidney damage, esp with inorganic germanium
May exacerbate seizures
Numerous harmful side effects
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: do not use
Lactation: do not use
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
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Claimed to increase oxygen delivery to cells
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