supplments Flashcards
pregnant women or women in child bearing age should take?
folic acid
why does babies get vit. k shot?
for clotting
estrogen supplement (substitute)
black cohosh
(treats symptoms of menopause)
can cause hot flashes, vaginits, gi probs.
should you take black cohosh while pregnant?
NO
if you are on estrogen type med, should you take black cohosh in additon to?
NO
(flower) boost immune system
echinancea
with chronic use, can decrease positive effects of medications for tb, hiv, or cancer
can cause problems with clotting.
blocks platelet aggregation
make block factor that causes migraines but wont treat an existing migraine.
feverfew
-if taking nsaids herparin or warfarin it will increase risk of bleeding.
helps with blood pressure and cholesterol
garlic
what wil decrease the level of saquinavir, a medication for hiv treatment
garlic
relieves nausea and vomiting
ginger root
-high doses may cause contractions for pregnancy
helps improve memory
ginkgo biloba
(dementia and alzheimer’s disease)
iincrease blood flow to the brain. no bad side effects
bluid up of synovial fluid.
glucosamine
joint pain and nsaid = can cause bleeding
if allergic to shellfish, you should not take___.
glucosamine
shouldnt take!! can cause liver problems
kava
will take with sleep, anxiety or stress!
extreme vasoconstriction; can cause stroke
ma huang;ephedra
- stimulants the cns
- used for weight loss
