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Drug/Nutrient/Herb Interactions Flashcards

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Albuterol (ProAir, HFA, Proventil, Ventolin)

Uses: inhaler, asthma, bronchospasm

interacts with…

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Calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous

Also interacts with Digitalis

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Oral contraceptives deplete…

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vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate, magnesium, zinc, selenium

Also interacts with tobacco

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Antihyperlipidemic: Statins & HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Lovastatin (Mevacor), Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Simvastatin (Zocor)

Uses: high cholesterol

Interacts with…

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CoQ10, vitamins A, D, E, K

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ACE inhibitors

Benzepril (Lotensin), Captopril, Enalapril (Vasotec), Fosinporil, Lisinopril (Prinvil, Zestril)

Uses: Hypertension, CAD, heart failure, diabetes, CKD

Interacts with…

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iron & zinc

Also inhibits potassium excretion (hyperkalemia)

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Antihypertensive

Methyldopa (Aldomet)

Uses: Hypertension

Interacts with…

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B12

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Antihypertensive

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Uses: Hypertension

Interacts with…

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B6

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Calcium Channel Blockers

Amlodipine (Norvasc), Nifedipine (Procardia)

Uses: hypertension, dilates the arteries, angina, CAD

Interacts with…

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Vitamin D, potassium, magnesium

Also licorice, grapefruit, caffeine, & alcohol

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Beta Blockers

Acebutolol (Tenormin), Atenolol, Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), Carvediol (Coreg)

Uses: Hypertension, arrhythmia, heart failure, angina, migraines

Interacts with…

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CoQ10, melatonin

Also licorice, grapefruit & take calcium & OJ away from beta blockers

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SSRIs

Citalopram (Cipramil), Escitalopram (Cipralex), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft)

Uses: Anti-depressant, anti-anxiety

Interacts with…

A

Sodium, melatonin

Also SJW, 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, digitalis

Supportive: omega-3, fish oil, gingko

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MAOIs

Furazolidone, Phenelzine (Nardil), Tranylcypromine (Parnate), Isocarboxazid (Marplan)

Uses: Anti-depressant

Interacts with…

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B6

Also SJW, aspartame, & tyramine-rich foods (aged cheese, pickles, alcohol, smoked foods)

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Tricyclic Anti-depressants

Amitypyline, Elavil, Tofranil

Uses: depression, anxiety PTSD

Interacts with…

A

CoQ10, B2

Also SJW & caffeine

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SARIs

Trazadone (Desyrel)

Uses: depression, anxiety, sedative, cocaine withdrawal

Interacts with…

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Sodium

SJW, gingko, digitalis, grapefruit, 5-HTP, alcohol

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NSAIDS

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

Uses: pain

Interacts with…

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Folate

Also Gingko, white willow, alcohol

Supportive: licorice & nettles

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Aspirin

Bayer, Ecotrin

Uses: NSAID, pain, heart

Interacts with…

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Vitamin C, iron, zinc, folate, B12

Also gingko, vitamin E, alcohol

May be supportive: probiotics, licorice

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Acetaminophen

Tylenol

Uses: Headaches, paine, fever

Interacts with…

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Folate, B12

Also hibiscus, high pectin foods, alcohol

Supportive: milk thistle

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PPIs

Famotidine (Pepcid), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac), Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Uses: Acid blockers, reduce stomach acid, GERD, stomach ulcers

Interacts with…

A

B12, folate, iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin D, copper, beta-carotene

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Antibiotics

Amoxilicillin, Cipro, Ceclor

Uses: Antibiotic, bacterial infections

Interacts with…

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vitamin K, B2, folate, B12, potassium

Supportive: probiotics, vitamin C, bromelain

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Antibiotics

Tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin)

Uses: antibiotic, infections, severe acne

Interacts with…

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vitamin K, B2, B3, B6, folate, B12, potassium

Also goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry

Supportive: vitamin C, probiotics, bromelain

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Anticonvulsant

Carbamazepine, Valproic acid, phenytoin

Uses: seizures

Interacts with…

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Vtitamins D, K, biotin, folate, B12, calcium, zinc, copper

Also alcohol & vitamin C (?)

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Anthracyclines

Daunorubicin, Epirubicin, Valrubicin

Uses: Chemotherapy

Interacts with…

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CoQ10, NAC, magnesium, potassium, Lactobacillus, taurine

Supportive: milk thistle, wheat grass

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