Herbal Supplements, Intended Uses, and Toxicities

Question 1

Herbal weight loss supplement producing cardiotoxicity?

Answer 1

Ephedra

Question 2

Sleeping aid/anti-anxiety supplement producing hepatotoxicity?

Answer 2

Kava-Kava

Question 3

Supplement used for bone and muscle and kidney stone issues producing hepatotoxicity?

Answer 3

Comfrey

Question 4

Supplement used for weight loss producing hepatotoxicity?

Answer 4

Germander

Question 5

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant supplement producing hepatotoxicity?

Answer 5

Green Tea Extract

Question 6

Supplement used as a tonic and for arthritis and weight loss that produces hepatotoxicity and is a carcinogen?

Answer 6

Chaparral

Question 7

Supplement used for rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension that produces hepatotoxicity and carcinogenesis?

Answer 7

Borage

Question 8

Supplement used as a laxative that produces hepatotoxicity and carcinogenesis?

Answer 8

Senna

Question 9

Supplement used for treat peptic ulcers and as a flavoring agent that produces pseudohyperaldosteronism?

Answer 9

Licorice

Question 10

Natural coumarin derivatives? (5 – doubt we need to know em all)

Answer 10

Anise, Celery, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Red Clover

Question 11

Natural Salicylates? (3)

Answer 11

Meadowsweet, Poplar, Willowbark

Question 12

Antiplatelet action? (2)

Answer 12

Garlic, Ginkgo biloba

Question 13

Which herbal causes hypocoagulability?

Answer 13

Capiscum

Question 14

Which Cyp does Bitter Orange inhibit?

Answer 14

3A4

Question 15

Which Cyps does Echinacea inhibit? (2)

Answer 15

1A2, intestinal 3A4

Question 16

Which Cyp does Echinacea induce?

Answer 16

3A4

Question 17

Which Cyps does Ginkgo Biloba inhibit? (2)

Answer 17

1A2, 2D6

Question 18

Which Cyp does Ginseng inhibit?

Answer 18

2D6

Question 19

Which Cyps does St. John’s Wort induce? (3)

Answer 19

1A2, 3A4, 2C9

Question 20

Which supplement could potentially increase risk of uterine cancer?

Answer 20

Red Clover

Question 21

Which supplement is beneficial for prostatic cancer?

Answer 21

Pomegranate Juice

Question 22

Which supplement is used for prophylaxis of UTI?

Answer 22

Cranberry (Juice)