Musculoskeletal Conditions Flashcards
Methyl salicylate is applied (usually in combination with ?
Menthol
cause irritation
Methyl salicylate
Some research shows that taking a single dose of — extract immediately prior to a Csection helps to reduce pain and the need for pain medic
rose hip
anti-inflammatory and antihepatotoxic agent.
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica rhizoma )
——worked about as well as ibuprofen for reducing osteoarthritis pain
but not as well as diclofenac
turmeric
It is used when NSAIDs are either ineffective or contraindicated
Colchicine
mixture of proteolytic enzymes extracted from the immature fruit and
stem of the pineapple
Bromelain
Turmeric is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth or applied to the skin for up to
8 months
treat bruising, pain,and to improve healing after dental surgeries
Bromelain
rheumatoid arthritis.
Rosehip (Rosa canina)
induction of labour
Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
harm heart and circulatory system AND homeostasis AND drug intraction
Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth in appropriate
doses for up to a year
Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
It is considered to be an effective alternative to NSAIDs
Bromelain
used as a source of vitamin C, but modern use is now focused on their
anti-inflammatory effects
Rosehip (Rosa canina)
Turmeric when taken by mouth in medicinal amounts during pregnancy
LIKELY UNSAFE
applied topically for pain caused by osteoarthritis, sore throat, surgery etc..
Arnica (Arnica montana)
It might inhibit liver enzymes activities ( CYP2D6 and CYP3A ) which might affect the metabolism of some medications such as analgesics ( codeine , tramadol)
Turmeric
agonist for the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 receptor (TRPV1)
Capsaicin
Research showed that may works as well as ibuprofen in reducing pain and improving function in people with osteoarthritis
arnica gel
Wintergreen oil is now most often obtained from
Betula rather than Gaultheria
it increases urinary urate excretion and reduces plasma inflammatory markers.
Cherry Prunus spp.
