Ipriflavone

Ipriflavone is a synthetic isoflavonoid that inhibits reabsorption of bone. Ipriflavone is given by mouth and is available for the treatment of osteoporosis.


Adult Dose
Dose: 200 mg
Single Dose: 200 (200)
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 Synthetic origin and belongs to Isoflavanoid. It belongs to Bone Metabolism pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Ipriflavone is 280.30.
Contraindications
Ipriflavone is contraindicated in conditions like GI ulceration.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ipriflavone, which give rise to further complications include Eelvated hepatic enzymes, Hyperbilirubinemia.Ipriflavone produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Lymphocytopenia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Ipriflavone therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ipriflavone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, VertigoX, GI disturbance, dizziness.
Indications
'Ipriflavone is primarily indicated in conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Osteoporosis, Paget''s disease of bone.'
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ipriflavone was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Neonates, and 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
Warnings
Ipriflavone should be cautiously administered to patients with serious hepatic or renal lesions and hematological disturbances. There in no information about the safety in children. If administered to patient under therapy with coumarin-anticoagulants ipriflavone causes an increase in their activity, therefore a monitor of the coagulation parameters and if necessary, an adjustment of the anticoagulant drug dosage are advisable.
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