Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 may improve beta-cell function and glycemic control in type II diabetics. Therefore, those diabetics who do use supplemental Coenzyme Q10 should determine by appropriate monitoring if they need to make any adjustments in their diabetic medications.
Indication
A natural catalyst for energy release from food; an antioxidant.
? HMG CoA reductase inhibitor mediated decreased level of Coenzyme Q10 in blood
? Drug induced Myopathy
? Protects body against free radial damage with its antioxidant property
? Adjuvant therapy in cardiovascular disease especially in angina and congestive heart failure
? Immune system depression
? Cognitive decline
? Useful in the management of Periodontal Disease
? Intensive moisturizer fights visible skin lines and wrinkles
? Helps keep skin moisturized
Contra Indication
Not known
Dose
N/A
Side Effect
Generally, Coenzyme Q10 is well tolerated and having no significant side effects. Mild gastro-intestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and epigastric distress have been reported, particularly with higher doses (200 mg or more daily).
Pregnancy Category
Name :
Not Classified
Description
FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Mode of Action
Involved in electron transport chain. Antioxidant, membrane stabilizer.
Interaction
N/A
Pregnancy Category Note
N/A
Adult Dose
Oral: 1 cap daily, may be increased up to 3 cap daily if high dose is required.
Daily doses of Coenzyme Q10 range from 5 to 300 milligrams. Effectiveness is thought to be obtained with doses of 50 to 200 milligrams daily.
Child Dose
N/A
Renal Dose
N/A
Administration
N/A
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