Pharmacology Flashcards
Hoodia
Cactus - South Africa lowers BP and appetite
Garcinia
S. Asia - Clearing the bowels
Piperine
Alkalooid - power of black pepper; CYP inhibitor, P-gp inhibitor
Supplements or Vitamin intake higher? Who takes them more?
Supplements more and women take them more
2 top reasons for supplements?
Weight loss and heart problems
Products manufactured under what?
Good Manufacturing Process
Standardized on supplement label means
Does not indicate product quality
Kava and Comfrey
hepatotoxic and teratogen
What can supplement and herb labels say?
Not that it cures but there is a connection with other bad health cause which this supplement can reduce the risk of that. Statements not approved by the FDA
When should surgery candidates stop taking supplements? and Why?
2 weeks prior to surgery and due to effects on platelet aggregation
Ephedra
Stimulates cardiovascular system
Kava-Kava Toxicity and weight loss?
Liver - sleep
Comfrey Toxicity and weight loss?
Liver - bone and muscle
Germander Toxicity and weight loss?
Liver - weight loss
Green Tea Toxicity and weight loss?
Liver - antioxidant
Chaparral Toxicity and weight loss?
Liver and Heart toxic - arteritis
Borage Toxicity and weight loss?
Liver and Heart toxic - rheumatoid artertitis
Senna Toxicity and weight loss?
Liver and Heart toxic - laxative
Licorice Toxicity and weight loss?
pseudo-hyperaldosteronism by glycyrhizzin - peptic ulcer and flavoring
Coumarin derivatives
Anise, Celery, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Red Clover
Salicylate derivatives
Meadowsweet, Poplar, Willowbark
Antiplatelet Action
Garlic, Ginkgo Biloba