Ipriflavone - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Information about Ipriflavone

Generic Name : Ipriflavone
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Pronunciation : Ip-ri-fla-vo-ne

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Ipriflavone, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

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Therapeutic Classification : Bone Enhancers

Trade Names/Brand Names of Ipriflavone

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Overview of Ipriflavone

Ipriflavone is a synthetic flavanoid that promotes calcium absorption into bones and inhibits bone breakdown, thus preventing osteoporosis.

Why is Ipriflavone Prescribed? (Indications)

Ipriflavone is used for the prevention and treatment of weak bones in postmenopausal women, and for relieving pain associated with osteoporosis. The drug promotes the incorporation of calcium into bones and inhibitis bone breakdown, thus maintaining bone density and preventing osteoporosis.

Ipriflavone is also used for the treatment of Paget's disease (a disease that disrupts the replacement of old bone tissue with new tissue.

Ipriflavone helps in building bone mass by possibly slowing down the action of bone-eroding cells called osteoclasts and allowing bone-building cells called osteoblasts to build up bone mass.

Ipriflavone is derived from the soy isoflavone called daidzein.

When should Ipriflavone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Ipriflavone is contraindicated in people allergic to the drug.

What is the dosage of Ipriflavone?

The recommended dose for ipriflavone is 200 mg tablet

How should Ipriflavone be taken?

Ipriflavone should be taken by mouth three times a day.

What are the side effects of Ipriflavone?

Skin: Rashes, itching

Gastrointestinal: Stomach pain, gastric or duodenal ulcer, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

Others: Possibly lymphocytopenia or low levels of lymphocytes

What are the other precautions for Ipriflavone?

• Patients with severe kidney disease should take a lower amount of ipriflavone (200 to 400 mg per day).

• Use with caution in patients with severe liver and blood disorders.

• Monitor kidney, liver and blood parameters periodically when using the drug.

What are the Drug Interactions of Ipriflavone?

Ipriflavone should be used with caution when administering with anticlotting medications as it could increase their activity.

What are the storage conditions for Ipriflavone?

Ipriflavone should be stored at room temperature.