Bromelains (Bromelains)
Overview of Bromelains
Bromelains is a mixture of proteolytic enzymes i.e., any of the several cysteine endopeptidases that catalyzes the cleavage of proteins on the carboxyl side of alanine, glycine, lysine and tyrosine bonds. Different forms are derived from the fruit (fruit bromelain) and stem (stem bromelain) of the pineapple plant. The enzyme is administered orally as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Indication of Bromelains
Bromelains is primarily indicated in conditions like Digestive problems, Edema, Oedema, Soft tissue inflammation, Trauma.
Contraindication of Bromelains
Bromelains is contraindicated in conditions like Coagulation disorder.
Side Effects of Bromelains
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bromelains are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Asthma, Menorrhagia.
Precautions of Bromelains
Bromelain should be given with caution in patients with coagulation disorder or severly impaired kidney or liver function.