Herbal Supplements, Intended Uses, and Toxicities Flashcards
Herbal weight loss supplement producing cardiotoxicity?
Ephedra
Sleeping aid/anti-anxiety supplement producing hepatotoxicity?
Kava-Kava
Supplement used for bone and muscle and kidney stone issues producing hepatotoxicity?
Comfrey
Supplement used for weight loss producing hepatotoxicity?
Germander
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant supplement producing hepatotoxicity?
Green Tea Extract
Supplement used as a tonic and for arthritis and weight loss that produces hepatotoxicity and is a carcinogen?
Chaparral
Supplement used for rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension that produces hepatotoxicity and carcinogenesis?
Borage
Supplement used as a laxative that produces hepatotoxicity and carcinogenesis?
Senna
Supplement used for treat peptic ulcers and as a flavoring agent that produces pseudohyperaldosteronism?
Licorice
Natural coumarin derivatives? (5 – doubt we need to know em all)
Anise, Celery, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Red Clover
Natural Salicylates? (3)
Meadowsweet, Poplar, Willowbark
Antiplatelet action? (2)
Garlic, Ginkgo biloba
Which herbal causes hypocoagulability?
Capiscum
Which Cyp does Bitter Orange inhibit?
3A4
Which Cyps does Echinacea inhibit? (2)
1A2, intestinal 3A4
Which Cyp does Echinacea induce?
3A4
Which Cyps does Ginkgo Biloba inhibit? (2)
1A2, 2D6
Which Cyp does Ginseng inhibit?
2D6
Which Cyps does St. John’s Wort induce? (3)
1A2, 3A4, 2C9
Which supplement could potentially increase risk of uterine cancer?
Red Clover
Which supplement is beneficial for prostatic cancer?
Pomegranate Juice
Which supplement is used for prophylaxis of UTI?
Cranberry (Juice)
