OTC, Herbal Medications/Dietary Supplements Flashcards
1
Q
Common OTC Drugs
A
Cold medication
Pain medication
GI medication
Topical steroids
Smoking cessation
2
Q
Herbal Medications/ Dietary Supplements
- Very popular; no ____(1)_______.
- Yet they can have _______(2)______ and ______(3)______ with other medications.
- Many have NO _______(4)_______ and have not been _____(5)____.
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- prescription needed
- side effects
- interact
- proof of effectiveness
- researched
3
Q
Potential Dangers:
- People feel that these OTC and herbal medications are _____(1)___.
- People _____(2)_____.
- People mix these with other medications without _____(3)___!
- Herbal meds are not FDA approved, so no labels are required (_____(4)______).
- Some can be very _____(5)____ to children, pregnant women or if breastfeeding.
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- completely safe
- self prescribe
- fear
- nutritional supplements
- toxic
4
Q
Information
OTC drugs- check the ____(1)_____ or package insert, Physican’s Desk Reference (PDR)
Herbal medications- Difficult to find good _____(2)______ information- may not have been studied; much information based on limited _____(3)_____
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- label
- research
- evidence
5
Q
Aloe Vera
Uses
A
- Topical wound healing- good for burns
- Orally as a laxative
6
Q
Aloe Vera
S/E
A
- Diarrhea, kidney damage, abdominal pain or skin rash
7
Q
Aloe Vera
Interactions with some:
A
- heart medications
- diurectics
- steroids
8
Q
Echinacea
Known as the “_______”
(c-china-cea)
A
natural antibiotic
9
Q
Echinacea
Uses
A
- antiviral (for influenza)
10
Q
Echinacea
S/E
A
- liver toxicity
- skin rash
11
Q
Echinacea
Interacts with:
A
- steroids
- fungal medications
- cancer medications
12
Q
Ginko Biloba
Uses
A
- stimulates the brain
- dissolves clots
- vertigo
13
Q
Ginko Biloba
S/E
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- stomach upset
- HA (headache)
- bleeding
14
Q
Ginko Biloba
Interacts with
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- ASA
- NSAIDS
- heparin/Coumadin
- antidepressants
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