Substance / Medication

Saw palmetto extract

Overview

Active Ingredient
saw palmetto extract
RxNorm CUI
236344

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Tranexamic Acid in Men Undergoing Transurethral Resection of Prostate: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Oliveira Alessandro V, Sampaio Ana Luiza N, Freitas Glicia A et al. · Prostate · 2026
PMID: 41190585Meta-Analysis
Complication rate across the minimally invasive surgical treatments (MISTs): where do we stand? A systematic review of the literature.
Lambertini Luca, Sandulli Alessandro, Coco Simone et al. · Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis · 2025
PMID: 39438691Meta-Analysis
Prostatic stents: a systematic review and analysis of functional outcomes and complication rate.
Cerrato Clara, Antoniou Vaki, Somani Bhaskar Kumar · Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis · 2025
PMID: 39516581Meta-Analysis
A detailed safety assessment of a saw palmetto extract.
Avins Andrew L, Bent Stephen, Staccone Suzanne et al. · Complement Ther Med · 2008
PMID: 18534327RCTFull text (PMC)
Do saw palmetto extracts block human alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes in vivo?
Goepel M, Dinh L, Mitchell A et al. · Prostate · 2001
PMID: 11170151Trial

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Saw palmetto extract (substance)
SNOMED CT
412507008
UMLS CUI
C0771607
RxNorm CUI
236344

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
1
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.