Dietary Supplements Flashcards
Dietary supplements - common uses, daily dose, side effects, interactions, random comments.
Supplemented arginine interacts with which types (2) of medications?
Antihypertensives and blood thinners
Which water soluble vitamin interacts with aspirin, estradiol, and iron?
Ascorbic acid (vit c)
What type of medications does biotin (B9) interact with?
Antiepileptics
What medications does calcium interact with?
Bisphosphonates, digoxin, fluoroquinolones, levothyroxine
Supplementing with cholecalciferol (vit D3) may result in which side effects?
Hypercalcemia, kidney stones
Which trace element increases insulin sensitivity and may result in hypoglycemia?
Chromium
Which trace mineral is essential for iron absorption in the gut?
Copper
Which medications does folic acid interact with?
Phenytoin and methotrexate
Which mineral reduces ACE inhibitor cough?
Iron
Supplementing with which trace element may have the side effects of hair loss and nail dystrophy?
Selenium
Which trace element competes for copper absorption and may cause copper deficiency?
Zinc
Which herbal supplement interacts with acetaminophen, steroids, and other immunosuppressants?
Echinacea
Ginger, garlic, and ginkgo interact with what types of medications?
Anticoagulants
What medication interacts with green tea?
Warfarin
