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OTC and Herbal Drugs Flashcards

1
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What is the drug class of Echinacea?

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Herbal supplement

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What is the mechanism of action of Echinacea?

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Believed to stimulate the immune system

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What are the drug targets of Echinacea?

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Immune cells

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What is the expected time for effect of Echinacea?

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Varies, typically within a few days

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5
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Echinacea?

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Enhances immune response

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What is the absorption method for Echinacea?

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Oral

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7
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What are the key features of Echinacea?

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May interact with immunosuppressants

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8
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What is the drug class of Garlic?

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Herbal supplement

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What is the mechanism of action of Garlic?

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Allicin, the active component, has antimicrobial and cardiovascular effects

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10
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What are the drug targets of Garlic?

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Various enzymes and pathways

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11
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What is the expected time for effect of Garlic?

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Varies

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12
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Garlic?

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Antimicrobial, antihypertensive, and lipid-lowering effects

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13
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What is the absorption method for Garlic?

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Oral

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14
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What are the key features of Garlic?

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May interact with anticoagulants

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15
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What is the drug class of Ginkgo?

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Herbal supplement

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What is the mechanism of action of Ginkgo?

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Antioxidant properties, improves blood flow

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17
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What are the drug targets of Ginkgo?

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Blood vessels, neurons

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18
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What is the expected time for effect of Ginkgo?

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Several weeks

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19
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Ginkgo?

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Enhances cognitive function, antioxidant

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20
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What is the absorption method for Ginkgo?

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Oral

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21
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What are the key features of Ginkgo?

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May interact with anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs

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22
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What is the drug class of St. John’s Wort?

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Herbal supplement

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23
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What is the mechanism of action of St. John’s Wort?

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Inhibits reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine

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What are the drug targets of St. John’s Wort?

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Neurotransmitter transporters

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25
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What is the expected time for effect of St. John’s Wort?

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Several weeks

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26
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What are the pharmacodynamics of St. John’s Wort?

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Antidepressant effects

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27
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What is the absorption method for St. John’s Wort?

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Oral

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28
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What are the key features of St. John’s Wort?

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May interact with many medications, including antidepressants and anticoagulants

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29
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What is the drug class of Ginseng?

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Herbal supplement

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30
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What is the mechanism of action of Ginseng?

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Adaptogen, modulates immune function

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31
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What are the drug targets of Ginseng?

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Various cellular pathways

32
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What is the expected time for effect of Ginseng?

33
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Ginseng?

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Enhances physical and mental performance

34
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What is the absorption method for Ginseng?

35
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What are the key features of Ginseng?

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May interact with anticoagulants and hypoglycemic drugs

36
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What is the drug class of Milk Thistle?

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Herbal supplement

37
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What is the mechanism of action of Milk Thistle?

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Antioxidant, protects liver cells

38
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What are the drug targets of Milk Thistle?

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Liver cells

39
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What is the expected time for effect of Milk Thistle?

40
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Milk Thistle?

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Hepatoprotective effects

41
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What is the absorption method for Milk Thistle?

42
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What are the key features of Milk Thistle?

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Generally considered safe

43
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What is the drug class of Saw Palmetto?

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Herbal supplement

44
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What is the mechanism of action of Saw Palmetto?

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Inhibits 5-alpha-reductase

45
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What are the drug targets of Saw Palmetto?

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Prostate cells

46
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What is the expected time for effect of Saw Palmetto?

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Several weeks

47
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Saw Palmetto?

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Reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia

48
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What is the absorption method for Saw Palmetto?

49
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What are the key features of Saw Palmetto?

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May interact with hormone therapies

50
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What is the drug class of Kava Kava?

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Herbal supplement

51
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What is the mechanism of action of Kava Kava?

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Modulates GABA receptors

52
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What are the drug targets of Kava Kava?

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Central nervous system

53
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What is the expected time for effect of Kava Kava?

54
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Kava Kava?

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Anxiolytic effects

55
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What is the absorption method for Kava Kava?

56
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What are the key features of Kava Kava?

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May cause liver toxicity

57
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What is the drug class of Kombucha Tea?

A

Herbal supplement

58
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What is the mechanism of action of Kombucha Tea?

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Probiotic effects

59
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What are the drug targets of Kombucha Tea?

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Gut microbiota

60
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What is the expected time for effect of Kombucha Tea?

61
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Kombucha Tea?

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Improves gut health

62
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What is the absorption method for Kombucha Tea?

63
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What are the key features of Kombucha Tea?

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May interact with immunosuppressants

64
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What is the drug class of Aloe?

A

Herbal supplement

65
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What is the mechanism of action of Aloe?

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Anti-inflammatory, laxative effects

66
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What are the drug targets of Aloe?

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Skin, gastrointestinal tract

67
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What is the expected time for effect of Aloe?

68
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Aloe?

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Soothes skin, promotes bowel movements

69
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What is the absorption method for Aloe?

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Oral, topical

70
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What are the key features of Aloe?

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May cause electrolyte imbalance

71
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What is the drug class of Black Cohosh?

A

Herbal supplement

72
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What is the mechanism of action of Black Cohosh?

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Modulates estrogen receptors

73
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What are the drug targets of Black Cohosh?

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Hormonal pathways

74
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What is the expected time for effect of Black Cohosh?

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Several weeks

75
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What are the pharmacodynamics of Black Cohosh?

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Reduces menopausal symptoms

76
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What is the absorption method for Black Cohosh?

77
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What are the key features of Black Cohosh?

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May interact with hormone therapies

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