Herbal Supplement Uses and Adverse Effects Flashcards

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ginkgo biloba use

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memory enhancement

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ginkgo biloba adverse effect

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increased bleeding risk

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3
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ginseng use

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improved mental performance

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4
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ginseng adverse effect

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increased bleeding risk

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5
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saw palmetto use

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BPH

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6
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saw palmetto adverse effect

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increased bleeding risk

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7
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black cohosh use

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postmenopausal symptoms (hot flashes and vaginal dryness)

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black cohosh adverse effects

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  • hepatic injury

- increased bleeding (antiplatelet properties)

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9
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St. John’s wort uses

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  • depression

- insomnia

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St. John’s wort adverse effects

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  • drug interactions: antidepressants (serotonin syndrome), OC’s, anticoagulants (decreased INR), digoxin
  • hypertensive crisis
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kava uses

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  • anxiety

- insomnia

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12
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kava adverse effect

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severe liver damage

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13
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licorice uses

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  • stomach ulcers

- bronchitis/viral infections

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14
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licorice adverse effects

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  • HTN

- hypOkalemia

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15
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echinacea use

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treatment and prevention of cold and flu

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16
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echinacea adverse effect

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anaphylaxis (more likely in asthmatics)

17
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ephedra uses

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  • treatment of cold and flu

- weight loss and improved athletic performance

18
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ephedra adverse effects

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  • HTN
  • arrhythmia/MI/sudden death
  • stroke
  • seizure