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Pronunciation ⬇

KOH-leen

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: none assigned

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 ⬆ ⬇

  • Choline is synthesized in the body by the liver and is required for liver function. It lowers lipophosphatidylcholine levels producing anti-inflammatory effects in the lungs.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improved liver function.
  • Decreased asthmatic symptoms.

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 ⬆ ⬇

GI: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

Misc: fishy body odor, sweating

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

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Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Intrachol, L-choline, Lipotropic Factor

Code ⬆

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