Gastrointestinal Disorders Flashcards
antispasmodic properties
Peppermint
cause miscarriage
Boswellia serrata
improve glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Psyllium
It may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin
Boswellia serrata
How to solve heartburn side effect in peppermint?
by Capsules containing peppermint oil are often enteric-coated to reduce the likelihood of heartburn.
what should we do to avoid bloating?
Dosing should be started low (3 to 4 g/day) and gradually increased
Clinical trials have shown beneficial evidence for boswellia in —-, and mixed results in —-
UC
CD
lower cholesterol levels.
Artichoke
chronic constipation and for softening stools in conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures, anorectal surgery, and pregnancy (NCCIH).
Psyllium
inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase
Boswellia serrata
Artichoke Contraindicated in individuals with
bile duct obstruction; and gallstones, and allergy to
plants in the Asteraceae family (e.g, Echinacea, ragweed
most common being dark stools and constipation
Arrowroot
cortisol-like effects
Glycyrrhizin
lis 3 Safety of Aloe vera
- hypokalemia
-blackening of the colon (melanosis coli)
-contraindicated in (pregnant,breast-feeding, children younger than 12, patients with suspected intestinal obstruction)
MOA increase fecal bulking
Arrowroot
in Licorice the antimicrobial effects are due to
isoflavonoids
list 6 Safety of Licorice
-100 mg per day or less.
-hypokalemia
-corice may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications, and increase bleeding risk when used with anticoagulants
- Cushing Syndrome
-ncrease the serum concentration of corticosteroids
* Avoid in pregnancy
decreases toxin effects from cholera
arrowroot
Psyllium should be avoided in people with
difficulty swallowing, fecal impaction, and gastrointestinal obstructions or narrowing,
contraindicated of Aloe vera
pregnant or breast-feeding
children younger than 12
patients with suspected intestinal obstruction.
which compound is responsible for all safety concern
glycyrrhizin
is not recommended for children younger than 2 years.
Senna
have antisecretory effects reducing gastric acidity
Mastic
Allergic reactions to psyllium include
rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, and asthma
