CNS Flashcards
dried flower heads
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
Hops (Humulus lupulus)
There are some reports of bleeding associated with use of —– either alone or with antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
ginkgo
Rivastigmine
physostigmine
Galantamine
a reversible, non-competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase
alkaloid found in the Calabar bean
alkaloid extracted from the snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis).
Caution should be taken in people with bleeding disorders, diabetes, seizures and G6PD enzyme deficiency
ginkgo
breast cancer patients should avoid
hops because it act like the hormone oestrogens
improving blood circulation to the brain and through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
Ginkgo
There is some evidence that it can cause birth defects in unborn rats
- St. John’s wort
Dermatitis and gastrointestinal disturbances can occur with large doses, although rarely.
Ginkgo
hops interact with which medicine?
paracetamol and diazepam
aking St. John’s wort along with medications for depression might increase serotonin too much and cause serious side effects including ?
heart problems
Daily doses of ? grams or more can cause poisoning and doses of ? to ? grams can cause death
5 grams
12-20 grams
Interacts with levodopa and hepatotoxic drugs
kava
People who are allergic to Olea plant (includes olive), might also be allergic to ??
saffron
what plant adultration of saffron?
safflower
calendula
curcuma
buddleia
Clinical trials have reported that ————- improved cognitive performance in patients with dementia
lemon balm leaf extract
ttt of alzahimer?
donepezil (in saffron)
Sedative effects of Passion Flower ?
flavonoid chrysin.
30 mg/day for up to 8 weeks
saffron
POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy. It might cause early labor or extra bleeding during delivery if used near that time
Ginkgo
——- has the same drug interactions as kava except for the interaction with levodopa
Valerian
It is listed in the Eur. Ph., which states that the drug contains not less than 4.0% of total hydroxycinnamic derivatives, expressed as rosmarinic acid
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) ةسیلم
How to avoid withdrawal symptom of Valerian?
educe the dose slowly over a week or two before stopping completely
The sedative effects of the roots are thought to be due to the volatile oil,
Valerian
