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28 Cards in this Set
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What are 2 specific anti-tussives |
Prunus serotina (wild cherry bark) cyanogenic glycosides |
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Name 3 herbs that may interact with antibiotics and their possible mechanisms of interaction |
panax ginseng increase T helper cells, benefit Taraxacum off + quinolene lower drug absorp, seperate Ginkgo biloba lower SE Glycyrrhiza glabra lower bioavail Laxatives Fibres - decrease absorp. seperate
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resp: what drug herb interactions glycyrrhiza glabra has |
potentiate corticosteroids may be beneficial aid withdrawal from (asthma) antibiotics lower drug avail |
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Lactuca virosa |
Sedative Anodyne Hypnotic Anti-spasmodic Anti-tussive Aphrodisiac |
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What is Grindela camporum specific for and its actions |
a wet cough, chronic with excessive phlegm and sputum |
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Outline 2 integrated approaches that can be implemented to support asthma and explain their mode of action |
Anti inflammatory relax bronchial smooth muscle Immune support reduce asthma med SE (corticosteriods) Avoid triggers Address NS, stress trigger Bronchodilator drugs to stimulate the beta2-adrenergic agonist receptors during an attack |
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Hypericum perforatum has shown to reduce the drug effect in which disorder |
respiratory - asthma |
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Which inhaler most likely to cause oral thrush and how to reduce risk |
Budesonide... pulmicort rinse mouth and throat with water after use
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capsicum annum has what herbal drug interaction (resp) |
increase absorption and bioavailability |
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Herbs with specific actions for bronchodilation |
Justicia adhatoda Coleus forskohlii |
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Discuss interactions with bronchodilators and give examples B2 adrenoreceptor agonist (Theophylline) |
Hypericum lowers drug serum levels Cayenne increases theophylline absorption and bioavailability, toxicity risk Glycyrrhiza glabra potentiate effects of corticosteroids. Lower requirement and aid withdrawal. Reduce SE
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Signs and symptoms of emphysema |
Distension of airway spaces in lungs concurrent destruction of aveoli wall Cillia shut down Cough mild to severe Barrel chest Purse lip breathing |
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How does Hypericum perforatum increase metabolism of drugs
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cytochrome p450 pathway induces CYP3A2 enzymes > theoretically inrease rate of metabolism of all other drugs, herbs and nutrients |
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Diaphoretic herbs |
encourage sweating in febrile
Zingiber officinale Mentha peppermint Achillea millefolium |
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Reflex/Stimulating Expectorants Contraindications
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Dry and irritable conditions of the lungs, asthma, young children & dyspeptic conditions |
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Reflex/Stimulating Expectorants Herbs |
Ipecacuanha radix Lobelia inflata Polygala senega Glycyrrhiza glabra Marrubium vulgare |
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Warming Expectorants & Mucolytics herbs and contraindications |
Cinnamomum verum Foeniculum vulgare Zingiber officinalis Allium sativum Trigonella Foenum-gracum
Gastro-oesophageal reflux |
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Polygala senega indications |
expectorant in cases of cough with excessive phlegm. Also Sedative and Anticonvulsant activity. |
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Justicia adhatoda indications |
Asthma and bronchitis.
Expectorant (bronchodilator effect) Aromatic Cooling Antiseptic Respiratory stimulant |
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Respiratory Spasmolytics herbs |
Inula helenium Thymus vulgaris Grindelia camporum Euphorbia hirta (anti-asthmatic) Coleus forskohlii Glycyrrhiza glabra Marrubium vulgare Justicia adhatoda |
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Anti allergy herbs |
Albizia lebbeck (asthma and eczema) Scutellaria baicalensis Urtica dioica inhibition of cytokines (Allergic rhinitis) |
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Scutellaria baicalensis actions and indications |
Anti-inflammatory Anti-allergic Antibacterial Mild sedative Hypotensive Diuretic Bitter
Allergic conditions Chronic inflammatory conditions Acute infections Hypertension/Atherosclerosis |
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Hydrastis canadensis actions and indication |
Sinusitis
Antimicrobial Anticatarrhal MM trophorestorative |
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Tylophora indications and precautions |
Particularly useful for acute flare-ups of asthma or other allergic conditions
Nausea and vomiting (even at low doses)
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Boswellia serrata actions and indications |
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritic
Conditions where leukotrienes play an important role as inflammatory mediators (asthma) |
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Cordyceps sinensis actions and indications |
anti-inflammatory asthma |
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Asclepias tuberosa actions and indications |
diaphoretic and expectorant infections and congestion incl bronchitis, influenza and coughs |
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3 Anti-catarrhal herbs and when would they be appropriate |
When sputum thick and copious Verbascum thapsus Plantago lanceolata Hydrastis canadensis |
