Generic

Ginkgo biloba

Indications

Main uses

• Brain dysfunction: memory deficit, depression, loss of concentration and memory in Alzheimer’s disease and multiple infarct dementia.
• Dizziness and tinnitus (tinnitus) of vascular and degenerative origin.
• Peripheral vascular disease: According to the Fontaine physical therapy program (intermittent claudication), especially walking exercise, the painless walking distance of stage II peripheral arterial occlusive disease has been improved.

Other potential uses

• Acute cochlear deafness.
• Sexual dysfunction related to the use of SSRIs.
• Protection against hypoxia.

Pharmacology

Ginkgo inhibits the combination of platelet-activating factor (PAF) and platelets, thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation and increasing blood fluidity; reducing thrombosis, improving cognition, working memory, short-term visual memory in dementia, short-term memory in brain failure, patients with dementia The social function of the dementia patient, the attention of the dementia patient, the care of the dementia patient, the tinnitus of the dementia patient, and the activities of daily living. Life Score (ADL) for people under 60, mood and sleep of the elderly.

Dosage & Administration

Ginkgo Biloba 60 mg: 1 or 2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician.
Ginkgo Biloba 120 mg:1 or 2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician.

Interaction

Mild interactions:

• abciximab
• anagrelide
• anamu
• cilostazol
• clopidogrel
• danshen
• devil’s claw
• dipyridamole
• eptifibatide
• green tea
• prasugrel
• ticlopidine
• tirofiban

Contraindications

Ginkgo biloba should be used with caution only in patients taking blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (ie, warfarin, heparin, and aspirin). Due to the increased possibility of bleeding before prolonged use (612 months) or elective surgery, it is also contraindicated in bleeding disorders. Contraindicated in patients with known risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage

Side Effects

There are no side effects after the prescribed therapeutic dose is taken correctly. In a combined clinical trial involving 10,000 patients, the incidence of side effects from Ginkgo biloba extract was extremely low. Some have headaches, dizziness, palpitations, gastrointestinal disorders, bleeding disorders, and allergic skin reactions. At doses higher than recommended, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, irritability and weakness may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

During pregnancy and nursing, no known restrictions have been discovered.

Precautions & Warnings

If you are allergic to it, have bleeding difficulties, seizures, convulsions, or epilepsy, tell your doctor before using it. Ginkgo biloba may reduce blood clotting capacity. 2 weeks before surgery, stop using this product.

Therapeutic Class

Cerebral and Peripheral Vasotherapeutic

Storage Conditions

Keep out of children’s reach. Light and dampness should be avoided. Store in a cool, dry location.

Pharmaceutical Name

Drug International Ltd.