Endocrine Other

Question 1

Fucus vesiculosis

Answer 1

kelp

iodine salts

interactions: potentiates warfarin
ci: hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, lactation

side effects: decreased iron absorption
acne, renal failure if contaminated with heavy metals

Question 2

Gymnema sylvestre

Answer 2

saponins, triterpene glycosides

interactions: decreases need for insulin, potentiates diabetic drugs, potentiates atorvastatin

Question 3

Lycopus virginicus

Answer 3

caffein acid derivatives

interactions: antagonize levothyroxine
ci: hypothyroid, infertility, pregnancy

Question 4

Momordica charantia

Answer 4

polypeptides with insulin like peptide

interactions: potentiates diabetic drugs and cholesterol lowering drugs
ci: pregnancy, hypoglycemia, lactation