Venastat

Venastat

Venastat

What is Venastat?

Venastat is used in alternative medicine and is likely effective in treating some symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (reduced return of blood from the feet and legs back to the heart). These symptoms include pain or tenderness in the legs, varicose veins, itching or swelling in the legs, and fluid retention (swollen or swollen ankles or feet).

Other uses not supported by research include fever, cough, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, enlarged prostate, menstrual cramps, and swelling caused by arthritis, sprains, or bone fractures.

It is not certain whether Venastat is effective in treating any medical condition. Medical use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be taken in place of medication prescribed by your doctor.

Venastat is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be obtained from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Venastat may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Venastat side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these problemsSigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although not all side effects are known, it is believed that Venastat may be safe when taken short-term.

Stop using Venastat and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• severe skin redness, swelling, itching or rash.

Common side effects of Venastat may include:

• abdominal pain;

• headache, dizziness; or

• itching

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Follow all instructions on the product label and packaging. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies and any medications you take.

Before you take this medicine

Before using Venastat, talk to your doctor. You may not be able to use this medicine if you have certain medical conditions such as:

• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder (Venastat can thin your blood);

• diabetes (Venastat can cause low blood sugar);

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• a stomach or intestinal disorder;

• congestive heart disease;

• Epilepsy;

• Asthma;

• migraine headaches; or

• if you are allergic to latex.

It is not known whether Venastat will harm an unborn baby.Do not use this product if you are pregnant.

Horse chestnut can pass into breast milk and harm a breastfed baby.Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Do not give herbal/health supplements to a child without medical advice.

How should I use Venastat?

If you are considering using herbal supplements, seek advice from your doctor. You may also consider consulting a doctor trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.

If you decide to use Venastat, use it as directed on the package or by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Do not use more of this product than recommended on the label.

The usual dose of horse chestnut in capsule form is 1 capsule every 12 hours before a meal.

Take the capsule with a full glass of water.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open a Venastat capsule. Swallow it whole.

It is best to use a Venastat product that contains an exact amount of the labeled chemical. Check the label to make sure your product does not contain a toxic substance called “esculin.”

It may take up to 4 weeks for your symptoms to improve. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or worsen while using Venastat.

Store at room temperature, protected from moisture, heat and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not use additional Venastat to make up for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222.Using raw Venastat (seeds, flowers, stems, leaves) can cause fatal poisoning.

Signs of horse chestnut poisoning may include weakness, depressed mood, loss of coordination, dilated pupils, vomiting, diarrhea, little or no urination, muscle twitching, or loss of movement in any part of the body.

What should I avoid while taking Venastat?

Avoid using raw Venastat seeds, bark, flowers, or leaves.Taking these products orally is not safe and may cause fatal side effects.

Avoid using Venastat with other herbal supplements that may lower blood sugar, such as: B. Alpha lipoic acid, chromium, devil's claw, fenugreek, garlic, guar gum, Panax ginseng, psyllium, Siberian ginseng and others.

Avoid using Venastat with herbal/health supplements, which may also affect blood clotting. These include angelica (dong quai), pepper, clove, danshen, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, panax ginseng, poplar, red clover, turmeric and willow.

What other drugs affect Venastat?

Do not take Venastat without medical advice if you are taking any of the following medications:

• insulin or oral diabetes medications;

• Medicines to prevent blood clots – clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin, enoxaparin, heparin, warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) and others; or

• an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) – aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam and others.

This list is not complete. Other medications may interact with horse chestnut, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this product guide.

More information

• Konsultieren Sie einen zugelassenen Arzt, bevor Sie pflanzliche Nahrungsergänzungsmittel oder Nahrungsergänzungsmittel verwenden. Unabhängig davon, ob Sie von einem Arzt oder einem in der Verwendung natürlicher Arzneimittel/Nahrungsergänzungsmittel geschulten Arzt behandelt werden, stellen Sie sicher, dass alle Ihre Gesundheitsdienstleister über alle Ihre Erkrankungen und Behandlungen Bescheid wissen.

Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.