Herbals, botanicals and supplements Flashcards
1
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Herbals, botanicals and supplements are regulated by:
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DSHEA- Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act 1994
2
Q
Botanical used to ease menopause symptoms and may cause clotting
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Black cohash
3
Q
May decrease cholesterol/BP; potential interaction includes reduced clotting time (avoid use with warfarin)
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Garlic
4
Q
An antiemetic; avoid use with drugs that affect bleeding
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Ginger
5
Q
Used for vasodilation; avoid use with warfarin
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Ginkgo biloba
6
Q
Used for immunity & endurance; potential interaction includes high BP, avoid with warfarin
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Ginseng
7
Q
Antidepressive; may compromise meds for heart disease, cancer, seizures, birth control
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St. John’s Wort
8
Q
Calms nerves; should be avoided with liver disease
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Valerian root
