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Pronunciation

THAHY-muhs

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antiasthmatics, immune stimulants, allergy, cold and cough remedies

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

  • Thymus extract is derived from bovine thymus glands. It induces T-lymphocyte maturation, stimulates T-cell proliferation, enhances mature T-cell function and has indirect effects on macrophages and B-cell functions. It also reduces airway hyperresponsiveness to methacholine in atopic asthma patients.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improved immune function.
  • Reduced acute asthma attacks.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Unknown

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

Misc: Potential risk of contamination from diseased animal parts.

Interactions

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Natural-Natural Products:

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Assessment

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

thymomodulin, thymostimulin, thymus polypeptides