Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medications

Question 1

What decreases duration and intensity of cold symptoms, has cytokine activation and anti-inflammatory properties, and has an unpleasant taste and gastrointestinal effects may occur, dizziness or headache?

Answer 1

Echinacea

Question 2

What is banned by FDA for Tx of respiratory ailments (bronchitis, asthma) nasal decongestant, & used as a CNS stimulant?

Answer 2

Ephedra

Question 3

What is used for Cholesterol lowering & atherosclerosis?

Answer 3

Garlic

Question 4

What is used for intermittent claudication, cerebral insufficiency, & dementia?

Answer 4

Ginkgo

Question 5

What is used to improve physical & mental performance with adverse effects of mastalgia and vaginal bleeding?

Answer 5

Ginseng

Question 6

What is used to limit hepatic injury and is an antidote for Amanita mushroom poisoning?

Answer 6

Milk Thistle

Question 7

What is used to improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia but can have Abdominal pain with gastrointestinal distress, decreased libido, headache, and hypertension occur?

Answer 7

Saw Palmetto

Question 8

What is used for Tx of mild to moderate depression, and induces the formation of cytochrome P450 isoforms and P-glycoprotein drug transporter. Decreases in effectiveness of birth control pills. Should be avoided in Px using SSRIs?

Answer 8

St. John’s Wart

Question 9

What improves ischemic heart disease & for Parkinson’s and has structural similarity to vitamin K and can decrease the effects of warfarin?

Answer 9

CoQ10

Question 10

What reduce osteoarthritis pain and has a cross-allergenicity in people with shellfish allergy?

Answer 10

Glucosamine

Question 11

What decreases jet lag symptoms, sleep aid, & may reduce pre- & post-operative anxiety in adults but also can suppress the midcycle surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) and should not be used in pregnancy or in women attempting to conceive and decreases sperm quality in men?

Answer 11

Melatonin