LECTURE 28: HERBAL MEDS Flashcards
1
Q
Complementary meds
A
Things used in conjunction with conventional med) like herbal meds
2
Q
Aust-r
A
Only has what it says in it
3
Q
Aust-l
A
Will have any other metabolite in it
4
Q
Herb-drug interaction due to
A
Herbal complex mechanism
5
Q
Major concern or problemwith herbal meds
A
Hepatotoxicity
6
Q
Garlic
A
- Allium sativum
-immune and cardio - no benefit - cause allergy, burns it topical, increased risk of bleeding
7
Q
Safety issues
A
Standardisation,contamination, interaction, safety testing
