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Herbal/OTC Flashcards

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Herbs/supplements cannot be marketed for ____, _____, or ____ of disease, because they are not ____?

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  • Diagnosis, Treatment, Cure

* vigorously tested

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Herbal remedies are not used for what anymore?

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weight loss

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Side effects of Ginkgo Biloba?

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BLEEDING

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What kind of claims can manufacturers make about herbal supplements?

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can make enhancement claims for normal body functions or state

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what ages may metabolize substances differently,
therefore creating a safety issue with herbal supplements?

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Under 18/Over 65

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Questions to ask clients in regards to Herbal supplements?

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  • Are you taking any herbal or natural supplements
  • Are you taking rx/otc meds for the same purpose as herbal supplement (example st johns wort/SSRi for depression)
  • Allergies to plant products
  • Pregnant/breastfeeding
  • Upcoming surgeries
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Side effects of St Johns Wort?

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  • POSSIBLE SEROTONIN SYNDROME*
  • PHOTOSENSITIVITY*
  • Gi disturb
  • Dry mouth
  • Fatigue/dizziness/confusion
  • Impotence

(Remember similar side effects of SSRIs)

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Side effects of Kava?

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  • Sedation*
  • LIVER DAMAGE*
  • Rash
  • oculogyric crisis
  • dystonia(involv muscle contract), Dyskinesia (inv muscle twisting), exacerbation of parkinsons
  • Torticolis

(Remember muscle and sedation issues)

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side effects of Ephedra? Do not use with which diseases?

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  • Cardiovascular issues*

* CVD, DM, BPH, GLAUCOMA, HYPERTHYROIDISM

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Black Kohosh Side effects?

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  • Liver Damage (long term use)*
  • HA
  • Gi upset
  • Weight gain
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What does golden seal claim to do? Side effects?

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  • Claims to improve GI function/laxative

* causes brain damage in new born baby (kernicterus)

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interacts with anticoagulants such as aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, etc.

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Ginkgo Biloba

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interacts with antidepressants, may cause Serotonin syndrome with other antidepressants

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St. Johns wort

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interacts with caffeine, decongestants, stimulants

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Ephedra

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May decrease effectiveness of Warfarin

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Ginseng

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Interacts with sedatives, sleeping pills, antipsychotics, alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, anti-seizure, levo-dopa, etc

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Kava

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may prevent some drugs used to treat lupus from working properly, etc.

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Echinacea

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f allergic to plants in the daisy family such as ragweed and chrysanthemums, this should be avoided.

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Echinacea

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Herbs that increase/magnify action of coumadin?

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  • Crazy Gays Getting Good Dick Forever*
  • Cannibis
  • Ginkgo
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Dong quai
  • Feverfew
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Herbs that block coumadin from working?

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  • Ginseng

* St. Johns wort

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Supplements that include ____ and ____ interact negatively with coumadin

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  • Co-q10

* Green tea extracts

22
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Garlic claims to decrease______ and maintain ______, but increases risk for______.

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  • BP, Cholesterol

* Bleeding

23
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Ginseng claims to increase_____/______ but may also cause ____/_____

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  • Stamina/Energy

* Insomnia/nervousness

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Ginko claims to help with ____ , ____ and____, but increases risk for_______

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  • Mental alertness, cognition, Brain blood flow

* Bleeding

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Ginger claims to be an ____ and ____ but increases risk for ______
* Antiemetic,Antiinflammatory | * Bleeding
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What does Black cohash claim to do?
Provide menopause relief
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Claims to have promote Immune support (respiratory) . What is it and what is there a risk for?
Echinacea - allergic reaction
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Respiratory aid, weight loss (stimulant) {banned in U.S.}
Ephedra
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claims Prostate & Urinary health. What are some of the risks?
Saw palmetto | *Hormone, pregnancy, breastfeeding issues*
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ClaimsGI and Respiratory uses, (Mineralcorticoid effects). What are the risks?
* Licorice* | * Potassium issues, Hypo/hyperkalemia*
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Claims Sedative effect, calms nerves, reduce anxiety, insomnia...risk for hypersenitivity
Chamomile
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Claims to Promote urinary health. What are some issues?
* Cranberry* * Kidney stones * Interacts with lipitor
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What does Eucalyptus claim to do? Risks?
* Expectorant, anti-infective, antipyretic | * Oil can cause seizure
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claims to enhance Milk secretion, menses, birth, libido . What does this interact with?
* Fennel* | * interacts with estrogens and cipro*
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what does feverfew claim to do? Risks?
* Antipyretic* | * Risks for med interactions
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What does Flax claim to do? What can it cause?
*helps with GI issues, can cause GI issues as well*
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claims to assist with Dyspepsia, liver function protection. What are the risks?
* Milk thistle* | * Gi disturbances and allergies*
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Claims about primrose? Risks?
* premenstrual relief/Sedative | * Gi issues
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Claims to be a sleep aid. What are the risks?
* Valerian* * Drowsiness * Liver damage
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Used for Calming, insomnia, stress relief. What are the risks?
* Lavender* * increases effects of CNS depressants * GI issues
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treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy
Dronabinol and Nabilone
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Under _____ law Marijuana continues to be a ________ meaning that it has no currently_____ use and a ________
* Federal * Schedule 1 substance * accepted medical use * High potential for abuse
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Uses for CBD
* analgesic | * Neuroprotective antioxidant
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important for drug metabolism
liver enzyme
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increases the metabolism of a substance.
inducer
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decreases the metabolism of a substance.
inhibitor
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Concerns for the older adult using marijuana
* Cognitive impairment due to slower metabolism * Increased HR, RR and BP (risk for orthostatic Hypotension when standing) * Medication interactions (fluxoetine, warfarin)
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Infants born to women who smoke marijuana while pregnant are more likely for these?
* Born early * Underweight * Neonatal intensive care
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What should be monitored in patients using cannabis and warfarin?
increase in INR

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