supplements Flashcards
Psyllium
Diarrhea, constipation, LDL
Why do botanical pose a greater risk for harm?
more likely too be adulterated with heavy metals
what drugs may cause a Significant decrease in drug concentration
St John’s Wort, Garlic
What drugs may cause a Significant increase in drug concentration
berberine
Which supplements have Significant risk with concurrent warfarin or other anticoagulants
Danshen, ginko, feverfew, Coumarin-containing, dong quai, papaya, red clover
Licorice root
hyperkalemic effect, react with spironolactone(K sparring)
supplements to avoid in patients with organ transplants
Echinacea, ginseng, various mushrooms
Avoid in chemotherapy
vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, Co-Q10
ecinechea
prevention/reduction of colds/upper respritory diseases
-asthma, gi upset
Elder berry
-prevention
or treatment of influenza and other upper respiratory illnesses.
-few adverse effects
Ashwagandha
immune enhance
Cinnamon
- lower blood glucose.
-allergies
Black cohosh
-premenstrual syndrome,
dysmenorrhea, menopause, and rheumatoid arthritis
-GI complaints, headache, rash, and
weight gain. Hepatitis, seizures, and cardiovascular disease
Curcumin /
Turmeric
-arthritis and
inflammatory conditions.
-GI discomfort and nausea
Feverfew
-prevent migraines and to treat dysmenorrhea, arthritis, and
psoriasis.
-oral ulcers and withdrawl
Ginger
-nausea and vomiting associated
with pregnancy, motion sickness, chemotherapy, and surgery
-Mild heartburn and belching
Cranberry
-UTIs
-kidney stones, diarrhea
Ivy leaf
-antioxidant
Ginseng
-e mental and physical stress, anemia,
diabetes mellitus, fatigue, immune response, and impotence, and to prevent
cancer.
- insomnia, headache, blood pressure changes, anorexia,
rash, mastalgia, and menstrual abnormalities
Ginkgo biloba
-Alzheimer’s disease (AD), vascular dementia,
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), tardive dyskinesia,
intermittent claudication, tinnitus, acute mountain sickness, and age-related
macular degeneration
-mild GI symptoms, increased bleeding risk
Garlic
-treating hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as for increasing immune function and preventing of cancers
-GI adverse effects including nausea, reflux, vomiting, and heartburn
