Bromelains

Bromelains is a mixture of proteolytic enzymes i.e., any of the several cysteine endopeptidases that catalyzes the cleavage of proteins on the carboxyl side of alanine, glycine, lysine and tyrosine bonds. Different forms are derived from the fruit (fruit bromelain) and stem (stem bromelain) of the pineapple plant. The enzyme is administered orally as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Brands

KONTAB PHLOGENZYM PLASENZYME WOBENZYM N PEPZYME CLOPIL-ENZYME KIMORAL KIMEROMED

Adult Dose

Dose: 18 to 3 mg
Single Dose: 10 (10.5)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: For 8-12 weeks. Frequency may be increased to 3 times if needed.

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Proteolytic Enzyme. It belongs to Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group.

Contraindications

Bromelains is contraindicated in conditions like Coagulation disorder.

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bromelains are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Asthma, Menorrhagia.

Indications

Bromelains is primarily indicated in conditions like Digestive problems, Edema, Oedema, Soft tissue inflammation, Trauma.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Bromelains was found.

Interfrence

Risks

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.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

Bromelain should be given with caution in patients with coagulation disorder or severly impaired kidney or liver function.

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