Herbal Drugs Flashcards
Treats osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, wrist
Glucosamine
An antioxidant of plant originpromoted for anti agin effects and for protection against chronic disease
Resveratrol
Taken to relieve urinary symptoms associated with BPH
Saw palmetto
increase risk of bleeding
Used for treating symptoms of menopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, palpitations, depression, irritability, sleep disturbance
Black cohosh
Prevents UTIs and decreases urine odor with incontinence
Cranberry juice
Used orally and topically to stimulate immune function and suppress inflammation. Treats wounds, burns, eczema
Echinacea
do not use with RA or immune disorders
Prevents breast cancer, postmenopausal hot flashes (vasomotor symptoms), osteoporosis
Soy
Vegetarian source of omega 3 fatty acids
Flaxseed
Increase pain free walking distance in patients with PAD
Ginko biloba
Suppresses coagulation –> caution with warfarin
Prophylaxis of migraine
Feverfew
Increase risk of bleeding for patients on anticoagulants due to platelet aggregation
Promote weight loss, improve mental, prevent/treat cancers of (stomach, skin, bladder, breast)
Green tea
Treat heart failure, muscle injury caused by HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), and mitochondrial encephalomyopathy
CO Q-10
Stop effects of Warfarin
Dietary supplements composed of beneficial bacteria or yeast
Probiotics
Used for primary effects on cardiovascular system
Garlic
Reduces BP, reduces platelet aggregation, INCREASE insulin = hypoglycemia so caution in diabetes pts
Used primarily for oral therapy of mild-moderate depression
St. John’s Wort
Interferes with P450 enzyme causing reduced anticoag, digoxin effects, cannot be used with other serotonin agents bc serotonin syndrome = fatal
Photosensitivity
Used primarily to treat vertigo and to suppress nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, morning sickness, sea sickness, and general anesthesia
Ginger
Suppresses platelet aggregation and lowers blood sugar = watch for hypoglycemia
Used for allergies, asthma, and migraine headache
Butterbur
Powders used to treat constipation and dyslipidemia
Flaxseed
Reduces LDL, total cholesterol, absorption of drugs so take 2 hrs before or after other meds
Maintains cartilage integrity
Chondroitin
Manages IBS
Peppermint
Sedative effects to promote sleep and reduce anxiety related restlessness
Valerian
Drug-drug interactions: Client presents with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, jaundice. Client takes dietary supplement for anxiety and stress
Kava
Adverse effect: Hepatic damage = Jaundice
Drug-drug interactions: Client takes dietary supplement to improve memory. Also takes warfarin. Presents with melena and hypotension
Ginko Biloba
Do not take with warfarin!
Can promote seizures so do not take with Clozapine (anti psychotic)
Drug-drug interactions: Client has history of lupes and takes methotrexate. Client is instructed to avoid this dietary supplement.
Echinacea
Drug-drug interactions: Client has history of depression and mentions they are going to visit a naturopath for advice. Has multiple cormobidities and takes several meds. What drug-drug interaction is for this dietary supplement?
St. Johns Worst
Has a high interactions with so many meds
It is the grapefruit juice of herbal meds
Drug-drug interactions: Client has HTN and heart failure. Reports beginning a dietary supplement for weight loss. Nurse will instruct on adverse effects of this dietary supplement.
Ma Huang
Adverse: Can elevate BP
Drug-drug interactions: Client taking Warfarin should be cautioned against sudden increases in this dietary supplement taken as a drink
Cranberry juice
Increase INR in Warfarin patients
Drug-drug interactions: Client reports taking dietary supplement to treat constipation. Nurse instructs
Flaxseed
