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Pronunciation ⬇

GREEN tee

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: 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 ⬆ ⬇

  • Caffeine in green tea stimulates the CNS and cardiovascular system through adenosine receptor blockade and phosphodiesterase inhibition.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improved cognitive performance and mental alertness.

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 ⬆ ⬇

CV: arrhythmia, tachycardia

CNS: agitation, dizziness, excitement, insomnia, tremors

GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, hepatotoxicity, nausea, vomiting

F and E: hypokalemia

Endo: hyperglycemia

Hemat: prolonged bleeding time

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

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Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆

Camellia sinensis