Prakt. lékáren. 2011; 7(6): 286-287

Licorice - therapeutic effects and possible interactions

Lenka Tůmová
Katedra farmakognozie FaF UK, Hradec Králové

The present article describes the active compounds in licorice root, their therapeutic effects, dosage, side effects and possible interactions

of this drugs with other medications. Also is reported the danger of pseudoaldosterism and hypocalemia after long-term use of

this drug.

Keywords: licorice, glycyrrhizine, pseudoaldosterism, hypocalemia

Published: December 1, 2011  Show citation

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Tůmová L. Licorice - therapeutic effects and possible interactions. Praktické lékárenství. 2011;7(6):286-287.
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