Herbal Medications/drug Interactions

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Glucosamine/Chondroiton
1. Indication
2. Drug Interactions

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1. Use in the treatment of Osteoarthritis alone or in combination by inhibiting the breakdown of cartilage
2. Caution with use of anticoagulants or pts. with HTN, DM, or hyperlipidemia

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Ginger
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used as an antiemetic and a positive ionotrope
2. Caution with other anticoagulants

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Patients with a shellfish allergy need to not take which herbal medications?

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Chondroitin

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Echineacea

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1. Helps improve the immune system
2. Do not use with immunosuppressants.

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Gingko Biloba
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used for improving cognitive function and memory, pts. with Alzheimer's Disease, etc.
2. Drug interactions with anticoagulants- could increase r/o bleeding

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Ginseng
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used as an aphrodisiac and a tonic to improve stress
2. May reduce effect of Wafarin
May increase effect of antidiabetic
May decrease effect on imunosuppressants

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Aloe
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used for the treatment of skin inflammation, minor burns, etc.
2. Long tern use of aloe can act as a laxative and increase absorption of cardiac glycosides.
Also can cause hypokalemia, therefore be cautious when using it with thiazide diuretics

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Senna

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Treatment of Constipation

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Peppermint

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Treats irritable bowel syndrome by having a direct spasmolytic effect on the GI tract

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Chamomile

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Used to treat GI inflammation and GI spasms.
Can affect platelet aggregation

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Milk Thistle
1. Indication
2. Side Effects

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1. Used to treat liver disease (hepatoprotectant)
2. Can cause loose stools

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Licorice
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. used for the treatment of peptic ulcers
2. a.)Caution with corticosteroids - can increase cortisol levels
b.) Avoid use in anti-HTN agents - can cause sodium retention, electrolyte imbalance, etc.
c.) Avoid use in thiazide diuretics - can cause hypokalemia

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Coenzyme Q10
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used for the treatment of CHF, Angina, HTN
2. Synergistic with antihypertensive agents
Effects of Co-enzyme may be decreased with use of statins

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Goldenrod
1. Indication

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1. Has been used for the irrigation therapy of the lower urinary tract inflammation. Also used for the prevention and treatment of urinary calculi and kidney stones

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Bearberry

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Used as a diuretic and as an antibacterial for UTI's

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Cranberry

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Used for the treatment of UTIs

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Saw Palmetto
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used for the treatment of BPH. Has antiandrogenic and anti-inflammatory activity
2. a.) Caution when used with other hormonal therapy, especially oral contraceptives. b.) Also avoid use with alpha blockers (i.e. terazosin or doxzosin) because it has alpha blocking activity

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Ephedra

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Used for the treatment of bronchia asthma. Produces bronchodilation

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Slippery Elm

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Used as an emollient and help to soothe mucous membranes of the GI tract to relived gastritis, colitis, or ulcers

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Feverfew
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used for the treatment of headaches and migraines
2. Contraindicated in pregnancy due to possible anti-platelet activity

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Horehound

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Used as an antitussive and expectorant

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Hawthorne

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Helps to lower BP (cardiotonic).
Avoid during pregnancy

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Garlic
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used to help with prevention of arteriosclerosis, HTN, hyperlipidemia, etc.
2. Monitor intake of anticoagulants as well as if you take anti-platelet medications

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Grapeseed

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Used as an antioxidant

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Valerian

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Used as a mild tranquilizer and sedation for patients with insomnia.

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St. John's Wort
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. used for the treatment of mild to moderate depression
2. Caution in use with MOAIs, Protease inhibitors, SSRIs, or anything that is metabolized in the 3A4 pathway

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The most common side effect of St. John's Wort is

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Photosensitivity

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Fish Oil

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Used for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia

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Willow bark

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Used as an anti-inflammatory agent and analgesic for rheumatic disease and arthritic conditions. Also used as an antipyretic and astringent

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Caffeine

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- Overcomes drowsiness
- Mild diuretic
- Helps with headaches

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Black Cohosh

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- Helps women with menopausal symptoms
- Acts as a phytoestrogen

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What is the OTC name for Black Cohosh?

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Remifemin

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Chaste Tree Berry

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Used for menstrual difficulties

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Dong Quai
1. Indication
2. Cautions/Drug Interactions

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1. Used to help with gynecological complaints assoc. with premenopausal symptoms or menopause
2. May potentiate the effects of warfarin, and may cause phtosensitivity

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Kava Kava

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Used to help treat anxiety

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SAM-e

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Used for the treatment of OA and depression

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MSM

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Used for the treatment of OA. Available in combination with Glucosamine and Chondroitin

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Tea Tree Oil

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Treats abscesses, sores, cutes, and bruises of the skin, as well as pus discharge

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Goldenseal

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Has antimicrobial, astringent, and anti-hemorrhagic activity in the treatment of mucosal inflammation

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Witch Hazel

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Used for the treatment of:
- Vericose veins
- Hemorrhoids
- Skin injuries

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Soy

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Used for the prevention of certain cancers.