bugleweed

Action and Spectrum

Actions and spectrum:  

Bugleweed reduces the thyroid hormone production in the body. It relieves breast pain by reducing the release of the prolactin hormone.  

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined  

Thyroid enlargement on discontinuation   

Altered cardiac rhythm  

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning   

None 

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution:  

Contraindication:  

Pregnancy  

Lactation    

Caution:  

Hypothyroidism  

Diabetes   

Surgery   

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy Warnings: 

Pregnancy category: N/A 

Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknown 

Pregnancy categories: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester. 
• Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women. 
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women. 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women. 
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category. 

Pharmacology

Pharmacology:  

Bugleweed belongs to a perennial herb called Lycopus europeus. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family.   

Pharmacodynamics:  

Limited information is available. 

Pharmacokinetics:  

Limited information is available on ADME.

Adminstartion

Administration:  

The route of administration is not fully known.  

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet  

Generic Name: bugleweed  

Why do we use bugleweed?  

Bugleweed is an herbal and dietary supplement. It is indicated to treat hyperthyroidism, insomnia, and breast pain.