Pharm - Commonly Used Herbals Flashcards
1
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GINKO BILOBA
A
- reduce memory problems
- dementia
- peripheral vascular disease
- antioxidant
- vasodilatory and properties (opens up arteries and veins)
2
Q
GINKO BILOBA SIDE EFFECTS
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- can cause bleeding when used with anticoagulants
3
Q
GINKO BILOBA - when to avoid
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Before surgery
4
Q
GARLIC
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- lowers cholesterol
- lowers BP
- natural antibiotic
- natural anti-platelet agent
5
Q
GARLIC - side effects
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Potentiates - anti diabetic drugs
6
Q
Garlic - when to avoid
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Before surgery
7
Q
GINGER ROOT
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Used to treat nausea, joint pain
8
Q
Ginger root - side effects
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- bleeding ~ blood is less likely to clot
- irregular HR
- blood pressure
- blood sugar levels
9
Q
FEVERFEW
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Migraine prophylaxis
10
Q
Feverfew side effects
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- increased risk of bleeding
11
Q
Feverfew warnings
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- do not give to pregnant women
12
Q
Echinacea
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- builds immunity
- wound healing
13
Q
Echinacea
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- immune system suppression
14
Q
St. John’s wort
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May ease mild to moderate depression
15
Q
St. John wort side effects
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- contraindicated for major depression
- do not use with other antidepressants
16
Q
Valerian root
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Generally safe but ineffective
- sleep
- calming
17
Q
Valerian root side effects
A
Potentiates CNS
depressants - example: alcohol
18
Q
Kava
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Relieves anxiety
Promotes sleep
Relaxes
19
Q
Kava side effects
A
Liver damage
20
Q
Ephedra
A
Performance supplement
21
Q
Ephedra- side effects
A
Damaging to heart and CNS
Banned
