L Arginine+proanthocyanidin
About L Arginine+proanthocyanidin
L Arginine+proanthocyanidin is used to treat nutritional deficiency. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough amount of nutrients from food. Symptoms of nutritional deficiency are pale skin, fatigue, weakness, trouble breathing, feeling faint, and poor concentration. This is also used in pregnancy to avoid birth defects and encourage proper growth of the foetus.
L Arginine+proanthocyanidin contains L-Arginine and Proanthocyanidin. L-arginine is a non-essential amino acid that provides proper nutrition for adequate growth and development. Proanthocyanidin increases the strength of blood vessels in people with high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes (increased sugar level in blood). Collectively, L Arginine+proanthocyanidin helps treat nutritional deficiencies.
Take L Arginine+proanthocyanidin as recommended. Some people may experience sleepiness, loss of appetite, rashes, nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects of L Arginine+proanthocyanidin do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your physician.
Do not use L Arginine+proanthocyanidin if you are allergic to it. Let your physician know if you have a history of asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, low blood pressure, or electrolyte imbalance before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin. Also, inform us if you are using any other medications, including vitamins and herbal supplements, before starting the L Arginine+proanthocyanidin. L Arginine+proanthocyanidin is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Please consult a child specialist before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin.
Uses of L Arginine+proanthocyanidin
Medicinal Benefits
L Arginine+proanthocyanidin is a combination of nutritional supplements, namely L-arginine and Proanthocyanidin, used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies. L-arginine is a non-essential amino acid that provides proper nutrition for adequate growth and development. Also, it widens the narrow blood vessels, thereby improving the blood flow in blood vessels. Proanthocyanidin is an antioxidant that increases the strength of blood vessels in people with high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes (increased sugar level in blood). L Arginine+proanthocyanidin helps in the management of heart disease, high blood pressure, and high sugar levels in the blood, as well as the proper growth and development of the body.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of L Arginine+proanthocyanidin
- Sleepiness
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Drug Warnings
Do not use L Arginine+proanthocyanidin if you are allergic to it. Let your physician know if you have a history of asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, low blood pressure, or electrolyte imbalance before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin. Also, inform us if you are using any other medications, including vitamins and herbal supplements, before starting the L Arginine+proanthocyanidin. L Arginine+proanthocyanidin is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Please consult a child specialist before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: L Arginine+proanthocyanidin may have interaction with birth control pills (drospirenone, ethinylestradiol).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have an electrolytes imbalance, asthma, liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, please consult your physician before taking L Arginine+proanthocyanidin.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with L Arginine+proanthocyanidin is unknown. Please consult a physician before consuming alcohol while using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin.
Pregnancy
safeL Arginine+proanthocyanidin is highly advantageous to women during pregnancy because it helps them stay pregnant, encourages the growth of the fetus, and guards against birth defects brought on by dietary deficiencies. However, this medicine can be used during pregnancy after consulting a doctor.
Breast Feeding
safe if suggestedThere are limited studies of L Arginine+proanthocyanidin on breastfeeding women. Please consult your physician before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionL Arginine+proanthocyanidin is generally safe to use before driving. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.
Liver
cautionLet your physician know if you have any history of liver disease before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin.
Kidney
cautionLet your physician know if you have any history of kidney disease before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin.
Children
cautionPlease consult a child specialist before using L Arginine+proanthocyanidin in children as the safety of L Arginine+proanthocyanidin is unknown in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
- Increase the intake of calcium and magnesium-rich foods, including prunes, raisins and orange juice in your diet.
- Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
- Instead of munching chips or sweets, eat unsalted nuts and frozen yoghurt.
- Reduce your intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in foods like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking.
Special Advise
Your physician may advise regular kidney function tests and electrolytes monitoring, as L-arginine in L Arginine+proanthocyanidin may cause high potassium levels when used by people with kidney disease.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional Deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough of a nutrient from food. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes, your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems, like the immune system becoming weak, indigestion, skin problems, heart problems, and defective bone growth. Symptoms of nutritional deficiency are pale skin, fatigue, weakness, trouble breathing, feeling faint, and poor concentration.
FAQs
L Arginine+proanthocyanidin belongs to the class of medications called nutritional supplements used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
L Arginine+proanthocyanidin is a combination of nutritional supplements, namely: L-Arginine and Proanthocyanidin. L-Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid that provides proper nutrition for adequate growth and development. Proanthocyanidin is an extract from fruits and vegetables that increases the strength of the blood vessels in people with high blood pressure and diabetes.
You are recommended to take L Arginine+proanthocyanidin for as long as your physician has suggested it. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
L Arginine+proanthocyanidin contains L-arginine, which may increase potassium levels in the body, leading to hyperkalemia. If you have a high potassium level, let your doctor know before taking the L Arginine+proanthocyanidin.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose.
Foods which are a good source of L-Arginine include soybeans, pumpkin seeds, chicken, peanuts, spirulina, milk, cheese, yoghurt, and salmon fish.
It may be harmful if you exceed the recommended dose. Therefore, take L Arginine+proanthocyanidin only in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Seek medical attention if you have taken an overdose.
Side effects of L Arginine+proanthocyanidin are sleepiness, loss of appetite, rashes, nausea and vomiting. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your physician.
