CAÑAFÍSTULA
cassia fistula
CAÑAFÍSTULA
cassia fistula
Used Part.
The dried flesh of the fruit.
Active Principles.
Anthraquinone derivatives, to
a
small extent, especially anthraquinone free, most notably the queen. Stigmasterol. Tryptophan.
Drug Action.
The anthraquinone give it
a
mild laxative and colerética
activity
,
but
effective. At high doses acts as
a
laxative.
Indications.
Is specially designed to combat occasional constipation in
children
and the elderly.
Contraindications.
Acute abdomen,
intestinal
obstruction.
Pregnancy
(for the effect of oxytocin anthracene derivatives) nursing (to pass into
breast
milk can cause
diarrhea
in infants)
children
under six.
Menstruation
,
uterine
or
intestinal
inflammatory statements,
cystitis
.
Hemorrhoids
(it is irritating,
but
often is considered an indication to cause defecation and reduce the pressure on the hemorrhoidal package)
Liver
failure
,
kidney
or heart
failure
,
cardiac
treatment (hypokalaemia can boost its share)
Side Effects.
Excessive doses or used in people with greater sensitivity to the drug can cause
intestinal
cramping and vomiting.
Caution / Poisoning.
Chronic
intake can Anthraquinone Derivatives lead to the destruction of the intramural nerve plexus of the colon, causing the so - called cathartic colon:
a
large
intestine
and devoid of Aten haustral, tubular appearance similar to
ulcerative
colitis
of long duration. Frecuentemante is accompanied by melanosis rectocólica. Abuse of laxatives can also determine diselectrolitemia - hypokalaemia is especially dangerous in
cardiac
- esteatorrhea mild and
protein
losing enteropathy.
For the treatment of
chronic
constipation or usual, we recommend using laxatives mechanics, and introduce the necessary moficicaciones in diet and habits.
Galenica forms / Dosage.
Except prescription, take no more than three days in
a
row.
Infusion:
10 grams /
liter
. 1 cup before bedtime. If necessary, you can take another cup fasting.
Flesh of the fruit:
4 to 8 g, acts as
a
laxative. 30 or more grams, as
a
laxative.
Dry extract (5:
1) 250 to 800 mg / day (1 g equals 5 grams of dried plant)
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