Praktické lekárnictvo 4/2011

Licorice – therapeutic effects and possible interactions

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.