Black Cohosh Flashcards
1
Q
use
A
to treat symptoms of menopause; in the past for treatment of menstrual cramps and to ease the pain of labor among others
2
Q
mechanism of action
A
unknown
3
Q
adverse effects
A
uterine stimulation, nausea, hypotension, liver toxicity
4
Q
precautions
A
liver disease
5
Q
drug interactions
A
may potentiate antihypertensives and the hypoglycemic effect of oral agents and insulin
should not be used w/ St johns wort
may potentiate the effects of estrogens used in birth control and inhibit the effects of antiestrogen agents
should not be used w/ tamoxifen
