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17 Cards in this Set
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Name some opiod drugs
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Opium
Morphine Oxycodone Codeine Pethidine Fentanyl |
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What is the mechanism of action of opioid's
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Not fully understood
Inhibits pain perception and the release of substance P from the dorsal horn neurons |
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What are the side effects with morphine?
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Hypotension
Respiratory arrest Cardiac arrest Anorexia Confusion |
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What are the nutrient/drug interactions with morphine?
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Tyrosine - beneficial, additive effect
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What are the herb/drug interactions with morphine?
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Kava - beneficial
Passionflower - beneficial Withania - beneficial, good for withdrawal SJW - negative, decrease plasma levels Valerian - negative, excessive drowsiness |
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What is the mechanism of action of codeine?
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Binds to opioid receptors in the brain
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What are the adverse effects of codeine?
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Drowsiness
GI upset Constipation Histamine release Respiratory depression Rebound headache |
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What are the drug/nutrient interactions with codeine?
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Food/fibre - beneficial, prevent gastric upset
Alcohol - negative |
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What the herb/drug interactions with codeine?
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Anthraquinone containing herbs - beneficial. alleviate constipation
Tannins - negative, interfere with absorption Kava - negative |
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What herbs are indicated for concurrent therapy with paracetemol?
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Schisandra
Andrographis Garlic St Mary's Due to hepatoprotective action |
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What nutrients are recommended for concurrent use with paracetemol?
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Quercetin
Taurine OPC's Cysteine Methionine SAMe As they are hepatoprotective |
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What is the mechanism of action of NSAID's?
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Inhibit synthesis and release of prostaglandins by inhibiting COX enzymes
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What are some adverse effects from NSAID's?
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GIT upset
Skin reaction Renal damage Hypertension Asthma |
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What herbs may be beneficial to be used concurrently with aspirin?
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Meadowsweet
Willowbark Gingko Feverfew Garlic |
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What nutrient/drug interactions exist with aspirin?
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Glutathione - beneficial, protect gastric mucosa
Tryptophan - lowers plasma levels |
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What herb/drug interactions exist with NSAID's?
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Devils Claw
Ginger Nettle Willowbak Additive effects - enhancing anti-inflammatory action |
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What nutrient/drug interactions exist with NSAID's
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Zn- lowered absorption, separate dose
Colostrum - reduced side effects Chondroitin Fish oils Glucosamine SAMe Vit E |
