Amygdalin
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
How is Amygdalin administered?
Amygdalin is given by mouth (orally) as a pill. It can also be given by injection into a vein (intravenously) or muscle. Laetrile is commonly given intravenously over a period of time and then orally as maintenance therapy (treatment given to help extend the benefit of previous therapy). is given by mouth (orally) as a pill. It can also be given by injection into a vein (intravenously) or muscle. Amygdalin is commonly given intravenously over a period of time and then orally as maintenance therapy (treatment given to help extend the benefit of previous therapy).
The side effects of Amygdalin treatment are like the symptoms of cyanide poisoning. These symptoms include:
Nausea and vomiting; Headache.Dizziness; Blue color of the skin due to a lack of oxygen in the blood;
Liver damage; Abnormally low blood pressure; Droopy upper eyelid; Trouble walking due to damaged nerves;
Fever;Mental confusion;Coma.Death.