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VENASTAT
Generic Name: horse
chestnut (HORSE CHEST nut)
Brand Names:
Venastat
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What is the most important
information I should know about horse chestnut?
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Do not use horse chestnut without
first talking to your doctor if you have a history of blood clots,
colitis or other stomach or intestine related illnesses, diabetes,
heart disease, low blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, or
poor blood circulation. |
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Do not take aspirin or nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil,
others), naproxen (Aleve, others), or ketoprofen (Orudis KT, others)
while using horse chestnut. These drugs may increase the risk of
bleeding while using horse chestnut. |
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Horse chestnut has not been
evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All
potential risks and/or advantages of horse chestnut may not be
known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards
in place for these compounds. There have been instances where
herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated
with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should
be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of
contamination. |
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The use of horse chestnut in
cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted
by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal
supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is
advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in
the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and
coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved
may be advantageous. |
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Horse chestnut is also known as
Aesculus hippocastanum, Cellu-Var, Variclear, Reparil, Varicare,
Varicosin, VeinAway, Venastat, and others. |
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Horse chestnut has been used
topically to cosmetically improve the appearance of varicose veins.
It has also been promoted for relief of swelling or inflammation of
joints, tendons, and muscles and hemorrhoids. Horse chestnut has
been used orally to improve symptoms of fatigue, and pain, nighttime
cramping, itching and swelling in the legs. |
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Horse chestnut has not been
evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All
potential risks and/or advantages of horse chestnut may not be
known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards
in place for these compounds. There have been instances where
herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated
with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should
be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of
contamination. |
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Horse chestnut may also have uses
other than those listed in this medication guide. |
What should I discuss with my
healthcare provider before using horse chestnut?
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Do not use horse chestnut without
first talking to your doctor if you have |
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a history of blood clots; |
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colitis or other stomach or
intestine related illnesses; |
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a bleeding or blood clotting
disorder; |
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are taking a blood thinner such as
warfarin (Coumadin); |
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poor blood circulation; |
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Horse chestnut may not be safe for
use if you have any of the conditions listed above. |
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Before using horse chestnut, talk to
your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional if you have
allergies (especially to plants, foods, medicines, dyes, or
preservatives), have any medical condition, or if you take other
medicines or other herbal/health supplements. Horse chestnut may not
be recommended in some situations. |
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Do not use horse chestnut
without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could
become pregnant. Horse chestnut may be harmful to an unborn baby. |
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Do not use horse chestnut
without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby. It is also not known whether horse chestnut will be harmful to
a nursing infant. |
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Horse chestnut is generally not
recommended for use by children. Do not give any herbal/health
supplement to a child without first talking to the child's doctor. |
How should I use horse chestnut?
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The use of horse chestnut in
cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted
by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal
supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is
advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in
the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and
coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved
may be advantageous. |
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If you choose to use horse chestnut,
use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor,
pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. |
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Horse chestnut cream and gel is
intended for external use only. Do not take it by mouth. Wash your
hands before and after application of the topical product. Apply a
thin layer of the medication to the affected area and rub it gently
into the skin. Do not apply the product to the eyes, nose, mucous
membranes, or broken skin. |
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Take the oral forms of horse
chestnut with a full glass of water. |
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Take oral horse chestnut after a
meal to reduce the chance of stomach upset. |
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Standardized extracts, tinctures,
and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a
more reliable dose of the product. |
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Do not use different formulations
(e.g., tablets, topical formulations, and others) of horse chestnut
at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health
care professional. Using different formulations together increases
the risk of an overdose of horse chestnut. |
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Store horse chestnut as directed on
the package. In general, horse chestnut should be protected from
light, heat, and moisture. |
What happens if I miss a dose?
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If you miss a dose of horse
chestnut, skip the missed dose and take the next regularly scheduled
dose as directed. Do not take a double dose of the product. |
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms of an horse chestnut
overdose are not known. |
What should I avoid while taking
horse chestnut?
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Do not take aspirin or nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil,
others), naproxen (Aleve, others), or ketoprofen (Orudis KT, others)
while using horse chestnut. These drugs may increase the risk of
bleeding while using horse chestnut. |
What are the possible side effects
of horse chestnut?
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Although uncommon, allergic
reactions to horse chestnut have been reported. Stop taking horse
chestnut and seek emergency medical attention if you experience: |
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an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or
face; or hives); |
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bleeding (gums, nose, skin, stool,
urine); |
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decreased amounts of urine; |
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Other less serious side effects have
also been reported. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you
experience |
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stomach upset or heartburn; or |
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burning or stinging where cream or
gel is applied. |
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Side effects other than those listed
here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. |
What other drugs will affect horse
chestnut?
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Do not take horse chestnut with any
of the following medications or herbal supplements: |
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a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen
(Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT),
diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), nabumetone (Relafen), etodolac (Lodine),
indomethacin (Indocin), piroxicam (Feldene), oxaprozin (Daypro), and
others; |
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dipyridamole (Persantine, Aggrenox); |
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heparin, dalteparin (Fragmin),
danaparoid (Orgaran), enoxaparin (Lovenox), or tinzaparin (Innohep); |
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You may not be able to take horse
chestnut, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines
listed above. |
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Drugs other than those listed here
may also interact with horse chestnut. Talk to your doctor,
pharmacist, or health care professional before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter medicines or other herbal/health
supplements. |
Where can I get more information?
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Your doctor, pharmacist, or health
care provider may have more information about horse chestnut. |
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Consultation with a licensed health
care professional is advisable before using any herbal/health
supplement. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained
in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial and
coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved
may be advantageous. Remember, keep this and all other prescription
drug products, over-the-counter drug products, and herbal/health
supplements out of the reach of children. |
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Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is
accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that
effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive.
Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare
practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore
Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are
appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug
information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend
therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource
designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for
their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a
supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill,
knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a
warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be
construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe,
effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not
assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered
with the aid of information Multum provides. The information
contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses,
directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs
you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
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SOURCE: Copyright 1996-2003 Cerner Multum,
Inc. Version: 1.03. Revision Date: 2/14/03. Drugs.com - Drug
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information contained in MULTUM data is intended as an educational aid
only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or
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