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Pronunciation

GING-ko

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antiplatelet agents, central nervous system stimulants

Indications

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: 70–100% absorption.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

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Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CNS: CEREBRAL BLEEDING, dizziness, headache, seizure, vertigo.

CV: palpitations.

GI: flatulence, stomach upset.

Derm: allergic skin reaction.

Hemat: bleeding.
Misc: hypersensitivity reactions.

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Organic Brain Syndromes

Intermittent Claudication

Vertigo and Tinnitus

Cognitive Function Improvement

Premenstrual Syndrome

Availability

Assessment

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Bai guo ye, fossil tree, ginkgo folium, Japanese silver apricot, kew tree, maidenhair-tree, salisburia adiantifolia, yinhsing