Suggested dosing of Germanium
Follow Mfr's instructions
Not considered safe
Suggested uses of Germanium
Cancers
Efficacy
Unproven, may be harmfuL
Germanium adverse (side) effects
Kidney damage, anemia, appetite loss, nerve/muscle damage, death
Warnings
Contraindications
Pregnancy, lactation
Cautions
Risk of kidney damage, esp with inorganic germanium
May exacerbate seizures
Numerous harmful side effects
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: do not use
Lactation: do not use
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Germanium
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Claimed to increase oxygen delivery to cells
