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11 Cards in this Set
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Ginger |
Zingiber officinale N&V in Pregnancy: Up to 1g/day as effective as B6 50mg/day N&V post operative: 1g/day Motion sickness: 500mg Adjunctive antiemetic in chemotherapy: 0.5-1g/day siginifically reduced severity of acut nausa |
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Iberogast |
IBS Combination produce regestered by the TGA Combination also called STW5 |
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Peppermint |
Main constituent: Menthol (antispasmotic) IBS: 2 caps (0.2mL) bd, prolonged/reguler beneficial Dyspepsia: benefits shown Antispasmotic: colonoscopy Tension headache: applied topically 15-30 min, reduced Sx compared to placebo Precaution: GORD or reflux Combination with Cyclosporins, Felodipine, Simvastatin, CYP3A4, oral pregnancy |
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Gobe Artichoke |
IBS: Displays antispasmotic and probiotic properties Shown to reduce Sx and improve QOL |
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Chamomile |
Cramping, Dyspepsia and flatulence: Antispasmotic and relaxant actions Typically used in combination products |
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Milk Thistle |
Silbum marianum Hepatoprotective effects: protect aganist alcohole, antioxidant activety Chronic liver disease: Hepatitis, supportive role Glycaemic control T2: Adjunctive therapy cancer: Shown to supress growth/anticancer effects A/E: Not well tholerated, causes loose bowels Interactions: Cisplatin and Vincristine cna increase durg toixic effects, Doxorubicine maqy reduce drug cardiotoxive effects |
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Licorice |
Glycyrrhiza glabra Key constituents: Glycyrrhizin (GL), Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) Dyspepsia: anti-inflammatory, mucoprotective effects, best in combination with Iberogast Chronic stress NOT INDICATED: slows the breakdown of cortisole (stress hormone) A/E: may cause hypokalemia, hypertension, fluid retention, breathlessness and hypernatraemia C/I: liver dosorders, hypertension, hypokalemia, hypertension and adrenal insufficiencys, pregnancy and lactation (safety not established) Interactions: Antihypertensives, diuretics (risk of hypokalemia), Potassium (reduce effects), Digoxin (increases sensivity and risk of toxicity), COC (increased risk of adverse effects, WARFARIN! Note: Most S/E & A/E caused by GL and GA Deglycyrrhizinised (DGL) form considered safe |
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Dandelion |
Choleretic (root): liver tonic, improve bile production and flow Diuretic (leaves) Very mild effects, not first choice |
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Fenugreek |
T2 Diabetes: improves glycaemic control and reduce insulin resistance, benefits shown when in combination with sulphonureas Hyperlipidaema Galactogue (breastfeeding support) |
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Gymnema |
The sugar destroyer (cant taste sweet) Diabetes T1 & T2 cocurent with pharmaceuticals show a reduction in drug doses, inhibits glucose secretion and promotes insulin release (caution may cause hypoglycaemia) Weightloss: Reduces the taste and cravings of sweet foods Also contains chromium A/E: GI irritation |
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Fecus (Kelp) |
Hypothyrodism: High iodine content, but levels highly variable Weightloss: MOA through increasing the function of the thyroid gland, which is only a small population of the overweight A/E: Hyperthyrodis (high levels of iodine), may worsen acne, Heavy metal toxicity Avoid in pregnancy, breast feeding anbd prolongued use |