Herbal Supplements Flashcards
What is ginger used for?
nausea dyspepsia constipation colic
Major precaution(s) with Ginger
*increased risk of Bleeding
Any herbal supplement that increases the risk of bleeding should not be taken with which meds?
ASA or warfarin
What is ginseng used for?
-increase overall physical/mental well being -lower cholesterol -reduce fatigue -enhance labido
Major precaution(s) with ginseng
- increases risk of Bleeding
- BP changes (high or low)
Which herbal supplement should be avoided w/MAOIs d/t drug interaction?
Ginseng *can cause mania
Major uses for St. Johns Wort?
-*depression -BPH sxs -anxiety -sleep disorders
Major precaution(s) with St.Johns Wort?
**many drug interactions -in combo w/SSRI–> serotonin syndrome - dec effectiveness of OCs/digoxin/alprazolam -increase effects of narcotics
What is Echinacea used for?
(2 C’s) common cold
Major SE of echinacea?
anaphylaxis hepatotoxicity *nephrotoxicity
What is gingko biloba used for?
-memory & concentration -improving sxs of alzheimers -intermittent claudication -glaucoma
Which herbal supplement is used for intermittent claudication?
gingko biloba
major precaution(s) with gingko biloba?
may increase BP *B in biloba for BP
Which herbal supplements are used for improving premenstrual & menopausal discomfort?
black cohosh & evening primrose
which herbal supplement(s) increases risk for seizures?
black cohosh & *evening primrose
Major precaution(s) with evening primrose?
- may inc BG
- may increase risk of epilepsy in pts taking antipsychotics
Which herbal supplement may cause increase in BG?
evening primrose
What is kava kava used for?
improves relaxation (no dec in mental clarity)
Major precaution(s) of kava kava?
- used lead to HTN, liver damage, visual impairment, dry skin if used long term
- alcohol worsens toxic effects
- may worsen parkinsons sxs
which herbal supplement should particularly be avoided with alcohol?
kava kava ( think 2 “a’s” = alcohol)
which herbal supplement should be avoided if one has Parkinson’s?
kava kava
What is garlic used for?
improve digestion increase energy levels
If a patient has HTN which herbal supplements should be avoided?
gingko biloba & kava kava
Which herbal supplement would help with glaucoma?
gingko biloba
Which herbal supplement would be used to help lower cholesterol?
ginseng
