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Indications (Uzara) — Diarrhea (2; KOM; PIP; PH2); Dysentery (f; PHR; PH2).
Dosages (Uzara) — 1 g drug (or equivalent of 75 mg total glycosides (KOM; PIP); 45–90 mg
total glycosides (PH2); 45–90 mg uzarin/day (KOM; PIP).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Uzara) — Not covered (AHP). Commission
E reports for the root, no known side effects or interactions with other drugs; contraindicated with
cardioactive glycosides. Consult a physician when diarrhea lasts for more than 3–4 days. Also
reported to contain cardiac glycosides; has digitalis-like cardiac activity in higher doses (AEH).
There have been fatalities following parenteral application of Uzara drugs (PHR).