Drug/Nutrient/Herb Interactions Flashcards
Albuterol (ProAir, HFA, Proventil, Ventolin)
Uses: inhaler, asthma, bronchospasm
interacts with…
Calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous
Also interacts with Digitalis
Oral contraceptives deplete…
vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate, magnesium, zinc, selenium
Also interacts with tobacco
Antihyperlipidemic: Statins & HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Lovastatin (Mevacor), Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Simvastatin (Zocor)
Uses: high cholesterol
Interacts with…
CoQ10, vitamins A, D, E, K
ACE inhibitors
Benzepril (Lotensin), Captopril, Enalapril (Vasotec), Fosinporil, Lisinopril (Prinvil, Zestril)
Uses: Hypertension, CAD, heart failure, diabetes, CKD
Interacts with…
iron & zinc
Also inhibits potassium excretion (hyperkalemia)
Antihypertensive
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Uses: Hypertension
Interacts with…
B12
Antihypertensive
Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Uses: Hypertension
Interacts with…
B6
Calcium Channel Blockers
Amlodipine (Norvasc), Nifedipine (Procardia)
Uses: hypertension, dilates the arteries, angina, CAD
Interacts with…
Vitamin D, potassium, magnesium
Also licorice, grapefruit, caffeine, & alcohol
Beta Blockers
Acebutolol (Tenormin), Atenolol, Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), Carvediol (Coreg)
Uses: Hypertension, arrhythmia, heart failure, angina, migraines
Interacts with…
CoQ10, melatonin
Also licorice, grapefruit & take calcium & OJ away from beta blockers
SSRIs
Citalopram (Cipramil), Escitalopram (Cipralex), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft)
Uses: Anti-depressant, anti-anxiety
Interacts with…
Sodium, melatonin
Also SJW, 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, digitalis
Supportive: omega-3, fish oil, gingko
MAOIs
Furazolidone, Phenelzine (Nardil), Tranylcypromine (Parnate), Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Uses: Anti-depressant
Interacts with…
B6
Also SJW, aspartame, & tyramine-rich foods (aged cheese, pickles, alcohol, smoked foods)
Tricyclic Anti-depressants
Amitypyline, Elavil, Tofranil
Uses: depression, anxiety PTSD
Interacts with…
CoQ10, B2
Also SJW & caffeine
SARIs
Trazadone (Desyrel)
Uses: depression, anxiety, sedative, cocaine withdrawal
Interacts with…
Sodium
SJW, gingko, digitalis, grapefruit, 5-HTP, alcohol
NSAIDS
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Uses: pain
Interacts with…
Folate
Also Gingko, white willow, alcohol
Supportive: licorice & nettles
Aspirin
Bayer, Ecotrin
Uses: NSAID, pain, heart
Interacts with…
Vitamin C, iron, zinc, folate, B12
Also gingko, vitamin E, alcohol
May be supportive: probiotics, licorice
Acetaminophen
Tylenol
Uses: Headaches, paine, fever
Interacts with…
Folate, B12
Also hibiscus, high pectin foods, alcohol
Supportive: milk thistle
PPIs
Famotidine (Pepcid), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac), Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Uses: Acid blockers, reduce stomach acid, GERD, stomach ulcers
Interacts with…
B12, folate, iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin D, copper, beta-carotene
Antibiotics
Amoxilicillin, Cipro, Ceclor
Uses: Antibiotic, bacterial infections
Interacts with…
vitamin K, B2, folate, B12, potassium
Supportive: probiotics, vitamin C, bromelain
Antibiotics
Tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin)
Uses: antibiotic, infections, severe acne
Interacts with…
vitamin K, B2, B3, B6, folate, B12, potassium
Also goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry
Supportive: vitamin C, probiotics, bromelain
Anticonvulsant
Carbamazepine, Valproic acid, phenytoin
Uses: seizures
Interacts with…
Vtitamins D, K, biotin, folate, B12, calcium, zinc, copper
Also alcohol & vitamin C (?)
Anthracyclines
Daunorubicin, Epirubicin, Valrubicin
Uses: Chemotherapy
Interacts with…
CoQ10, NAC, magnesium, potassium, Lactobacillus, taurine
Supportive: milk thistle, wheat grass
