Drug reference
fenugreek
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Supplements)
Mechanism of action
Foenugracein and other components decr postprandial glucose, glucagon, somatostatin, insulin, total cholesterol, & triglycerides, while increasing HDL. Fiber and mucilage slow GI absorption of glucose& cholesterol. Steroidal saponins inhibit GI cholesterol absorption
Common side effects
- Flatulence
- Hypoglycemia
- Asthma
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is fenugreek?
fenugreek belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does fenugreek work?
Foenugracein and other components decr postprandial glucose, glucagon, somatostatin, insulin, total cholesterol, & triglycerides, while increasing HDL. Fiber and mucilage slow GI absorption of glucose& cholesterol. Steroidal saponins inhibit GI cholesterol absorption
What are the common side effects of fenugreek?
Flatulence, Hypoglycemia, Asthma, Diarrhea
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