Herbals Flashcards
1
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Labels must state ___
A
- that supplement is not intended to diagnose, treat, cute, or prevent dz
- claims about effect on the body structure
2
Q
Active substances in herbals
A
- may be in one part or many parts of plant
- plant therapies may have many active substances varying in dosage
3
Q
Labels are not required to state ___
A
- effectiveness
- proven safety
- accuracy of label
4
Q
Toxicity considerations
A
- active substance levels can vary from batch to batch
- many different factors on chemical constituents
5
Q
Coenzyme Q-10 function
CoQ-10
A
- potent antioxidant
- helps with ATP production
6
Q
Coenzyme Q-10 therepeutic uses
A
- encephalomyopathies
- congestive heart failure
- myopathies d/t HMG-CoA statins
7
Q
Coenzyme Q-10 interactions
A
antagonize effects of warfarin d/t similarities to vit K
8
Q
Garlic therepeutic uses
A
- lower BP and cholesterol
- increase effects of…
1. meds that control blood sugar
2. anticoagulants
3. some OTC pain relievers - may increase bleeding (during/after surg)
9
Q
Ginko therepeutic uses
A
- improve memory
10
Q
Ginko interactions
A
- aspirin
- warfarin
may increase risk of bleeding
11
Q
Ginseng therepeutic uses
A
- energy boosts
- lower blood sugar
12
Q
Ginseng caution
may cause _ and interactions
A
- high BP
- rapid HR
- mess with warfarin efficacy
13
Q
St. John’s Wart therepeutic uses
aka goat weed
A
- relieve depression + anxiety
14
Q
St. John’s Wart interactions
A
- warfarin
- metabolism of theophylline (decreases levels)
- Ca channel blockers
- digoxin
- statins:
1. atorvastatin
2. lovastatin
3. rosuvastatin
15
Q
Valerian therepeutic effects and AE
A
- relieve anxiety
- increase effect of anesthesia
- cause arrhythmias
