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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


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Endo: low blood sugar

GI: diarrhea, upset stomach

Hemat: bleeding, bruising

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Availability

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Vaccinium myrtillus, Tegens

Action

  • Anthocyanidins in bilberry have a variety of effects including increased glycosaminoglycans synthesis, decreased vascular permeability, reduced membrane thickness, redistribution of microvascular blood flow, and formation of interstitial fluid.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decreased inflammation.
  • Decreased edema.
  • Decreased blood glucose.
  • Improved circulation.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: ocular agents, vascular agents

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Eliminated by the kidneys.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

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Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

BILL-beh-ree