Documented Herb-Drug Interactions Flashcards

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Echinacea

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Interacts with= amiodarone, anabolic steroids, ketoconazole, methotrexate

Effects of interaction= may increase heyptotoxicity

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Feverfew

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Interacts with= aspirin and other NSAIDs; heparin; warfarin

Effects of interaction= Increases bleeding risk

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Ginkgo

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Interacts with= anticonvosulants
Effects= decreases drug effectiveness

interacts with= TCAs
Effects= May decrease seizure threshold

Interacts with= Omeprazole
Effects= Induces CYP2C19 enzymes; decreases drug effectiveness

interacts with= trazodone
effects= increases drug effects

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Green Tea

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Interacts with= Warafin

Effects= Decreases anticoagulant effects

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