A two-stage clinical trial of Phyllanthus amarus in hepatitis B carriers: failure to eradicate the surface antigen.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There have been conflicting data in literature about the value of Phyllanthus amarus in treating hepatitis B virus-related disorders.AIM:
To evaluate the role of Phyllanthus amarus in eradication of the virus in hepatitis B carriers.METHODS:
Phyllanthus amarus was administered to 30 asymptomatic carriers of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in a dosage of 250 to 500 mg thrice daily for 4 to 8 weeks.RESULTS:
None of the 30 subjects cleared HBsAg. Phyllanthus amarus was well tolerated, with no clinical side effects or changes in the organ profiles for safety evaluation.CONCLUSION:
Phyllanthus amarus is not effective in clearing HBsAg in asymptomatic carriers of the antigen.
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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Plantas Medicinais
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Portador Sadio
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Adulto
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Hepatite B
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Antígenos de Superfície da Hepatite B
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Índia
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Medicina Tradicional
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
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