GI other Flashcards
Juglans nigra
napthoquinones, volatile oils, tannins
ci: pregnancy, long term use
se: nausea vomiting, diarrhea, carcinogenic, mutagenic
Tanacetum vulgare
volatile oil, thujone, artemisia ketone, isothujone, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins
ci: pregnancy, GI irritation
se: asteraceae
Ceonothus americanus
cyclic peptide alkaloids, triterpenes, tannins
interactions: antagonize warfarin
Geranium maculatum
tannins
interactions: decreased drug absorbency
Quercus rubra
tannins
interactions: reduce drugs absorption
ci: heart failure, large areas of skin damage, constipation, iron deficiency
se: anemia, malabsorption with long term
Arctium lappa
lignins, sesquiterpene, lactones, tannins, mucilage, pectin, fatty acids, phenolic acids
interactions: decreased need for diabetic agents//insulin
ci: asteraceae
se: nausea
Artemisia absinthum
thujone, sesquiterpene bitters
interactions: decrease PPI
take away from iron
ci: history of seizures, stomach or intestinal ulcers, pregnancy, lactation
se: continuous use not advisable, thujone may lead to vomiting, cramps, headaches, dizzy, CNS disturbances
Artemisia vulgaris
thujone, camphor, sesquiterpene lactones, hydroxy coumarins
interactions: decrease PPI, potentiates diabetic drugs,
ci: pregnancy, lactation, gerd, PUD, gastritis, biliary obstruction, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea, asteracea
Gentiana lutea
iridoid monotepenes (bitter), monosaccharides, pyridine alkaloids
interactions: decrease psi
ci: ulcers
se: excess stomach acid, nausea
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
volatile oil, diterpenes, oligomeric proanthocyanidins, mucilages
ci: pregnancy, allergy, ulcers, acid reflux, prolong use is toxic
se: gi irritant, nausea, vomiting
Foeniculum vulgare
volatile oils, flavonoids, coumarins
ci: pregnancy, children under 2, prolonged use
se: cross sensitivity with celery allergy, cns toxicity in high doses
Mentha piperita
volatile oil, caffein acid
interactions: peppermint oil may reduce CCB efficacy
ci: pregnancy, gerd, obstruction of biliary ducts, gallbladder inflammation or severe liver damage, open wounds, do not apply to faces of infants for chance of asthmatic response
se: allergic reaction, avoid with g-6-p dehydrogenase deficiency
Rosmarinus officinalis
caffein acid, diterpenes, flavonoids, triterpenes, volatile oil
interactions: potentiates doxorubicin and vinblastine
ci: pregnancy, epilepsy due to camphor inducing seizures
se: toxic dose may lead to coma, spasm, vomiting and death
Zingiber officinale
volatile oil, ginger, shogoal, starch
interactions: potentiates warfarin over 4 g
ci: do not exceed 2 grams per day in pregnancy, may inhibit thromboxane synthesis (do not use if hemorrhage risk)
se: minor gi complaints, may cause hypersensitivity dermatitis
Althea officinalis
mucilages, pectins and starches
interactions: may decrease absorption, take meds 2 hours away
ci: profuse catarrh or congestion in respiratory conditions
Cannabis sativa
cannabinoids, volatile oile, flavonoids
interactions: concurrent use of sildenafil may result in cardiovascular adverse effects including MI, avoid using with CNS depressants, ethanol
ci: nausea other than from chemo, pregnancy, lactation, personal or fhx of schizophrenia, heavy prolonged use by smoking, motor vehicle
se: dizziness, euphoria, laughing, paranoid, somnolence, abnormal thicnking,
aspergillus
Linum usitatissimum
mucilages, cyanogenic glycosides, fatty oil, proteins, lignin’s
interactions: take away from other meds
ci: ileum of any origin, stricture of esophagus, acute inflammatory illness of GI, esophagus or stomach
Ulmus spp
slippery elm
mucilage, tannin, polysaccharides
interaction: iron absorption
Aloe vera
anthracene derivatives, 2-alkylchromones, flavonoids
interactions: additive hypoglycemic effect
ci: third degree burns, deep and or infected wounds, wounds healing by secondary infxn
se: very safe but may cause diarrhea or cramping
Cassia augustifolia
anthracene derivatives, naphthalene derivatives
senna
interactions: diuretic, corticosteroids, cardiac glycosides, glycyrrhiza, anti arrhythmias, pseudoephedrine, glycyrrhiza,
ci: intestinal obstruction, acute IBD or appendix, pregnancy??
se; cramping, red feces and urine, pseudomelanosis coli, diarrhea, uterus reflex, contraction miscarriage
Podophyllum pelatum
podophyllin, lignans
not used any more - cytotoxic
ci: pregnancy, gallstones, go irritation
se: irritating to skin and mucous membranes, do not take INTERNALLY, blood watery diarrhea, vomiting of liquid bile, dizzy, headache, spasms, collapse, respiratory failure and death
Rhamnus frangula/ purshiana
anthracene derivatives, naphthalene derivatives, peptide alkaloids
interactions: diuretics, cardiac glycosides, gycyrrhiza, pseudoephedrine, antiarrhthmics, corticosteroids
ci: pregnancy and lactation, intestinal obstruction, children under 12, for longer than 1-2 weeks
se: cramping, colic, red urin, feces, speudomelanosis coli, diarrhea,
Ricinis communis
fatty oil protein substances, lectins, ricin, vitamin E
interact: diuretics, corticosteroids, cardiac glycosides, pseudoephedrine, antarrhtyhmics, glycyrrhiza
ci: large areas of broken skin, internally for more than 10 days, bulimia, obstruction, spastic constipation, acute G inflammation, under 12 years, pregnant lactating
se: castor bean poisoning, red feces and urine, pseudomelanosis coli, diarrhea, cramping
Rumex crispus
yellow dock
oxalates, tannins, anthracene derivatives, naphthalene derivatives
interactions: diuretics, corticosteroids, cardiac glycosides, pseudoephedrine, antarrhtyhmics, glycyrrhiza
ci: gi irritation, history of kidney disease or oxalates
se: gi cramping, colic, red urin, feces, pseudomelanosis coli, diarrhea
