Sitosterol

Sitosterol an antihyperlipidimic agent. Due to the structural similarity to cholesterol, Sitosterol competitively inhibits the absorsption of cholesterol. Sitosterolused to lower high blood cholesterol levels. Sitosterol lower the risk of heart attack by preventing the formation of plaque into the blood vessels..

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.29 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.29 (0.29)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Phytosterol. It belongs to Prostatic Hyperplasia pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Sitosterol is 414.70.
Contraindications
Sitosterol is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Sitosterolemia,Breast feeding.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sitosterol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Indigestion, Erectile dysfunction, Loss of libido, Gas.
Indications
Sitosterol is primarily indicated in conditions like Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Hyperlipidemia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sitosterol was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
'It should not be used in patients with rare genetic disorder, sitosterolmia, cerebroendinotic, xanthomatosis. It''s supplemanation should be avoided in pregnant and nursing mothers.'
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