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Pharmacognosy-2 (PG303) Level 2 Clinical Pharmacy-Pharm D

Hypotensive , ■ Side effects : widely used in
Uterine stimulant). ✓ must not be taken for bronchitis & in
.
▪ Berberine and a prolonged period , cough mixtures
hydrastine produced since this may disturb ▪ In large doses ,it
a hypotensive effect the water and produces emesis.
in laboratory electrolyte balance . ➢ Precautions
animals ,but high ✓ It should not be taken ▪ Powdered squill is
doses of hydrastine during pregnancy and white to white
are documented to lactation. yellowish brown ,
produce an increase very hygroscopic
in blood pressure . forming masses in
▪ Berberine wet atmosphere
✓ exhibited (must be kept on
antipyretic dehydrating agent
activity three times like calcium oxide)
as effective as ▪ It must be carefully
aspirin. handled as the
✓ Treat trachoma calcium oxalate may
(infectious ocular penetrate the skin
disease caused by and cause excessive
Chlamydia irritation.
trachomatis)
✓ Anti-
hyperglycemic
activity
▪ A broad spectrum of
antimicrobial
activity
▪ Anticancer activity

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