Herbal Supplements Flashcards
1
Q
Complementary medicine
A
in addition to conventional drugs
2
Q
Alternative medicine
A
in place of conventional drugs
3
Q
Drug interactions with St. John’s Wort
A
Anesthetics, anti anxieties, anti depressants
Cancer drugs, statins, diabetes drugs
Finasteride, methadone, oral contraceptives
4
Q
Why do people use St. John’s Wort?
A
Anti-depressant potential
5
Q
Side effects of Ephedra
A
MI and stroke risk increased
6
Q
Black cohosh
A
Used to treat menopause symptoms, can cause liver damage
7
Q
Main issue with certification labels?
A
DO NOT have to say it definitely contains active ingredient
