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Urology and Male GU Herbs Flashcards

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This herb may cause nausea from its tannin content, but in large doses (overdose) it may cause tinnitus, delirium, convulsions, and potentially death

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Arctostaphylus uva-ursi

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Due to the mild diuretic effect of this herb, it may potentiate lithium dosage (preventing its excretion), and cause hypokalemia

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Equisetum arvense

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Used for nephritis, urolithiasis, CVA tenderness, urethritis, BPH, and prostatitis

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Hydrangea arborescens

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  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Urinary antimicrobial
    a. ) UTIs with alkaline pH (acidic pH prevents the formation of hydroquinone from arbutin/glucuronide)
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Arctostaphylus uva-ursi

Bearberry

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Arctostaphylus uva-ursi
(Bearberry)

CI, SE, Toxicity

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2.) Contraindications & Interactions
C: pregnancy & use over 10 days (chronic use is carcinogenic)
I: Don’t take with large doses of vitamin C or Vaccinium because they may acidify the urine

  1. ) Side Effects
    i. ) Nausea (from tannins)
  2. ) Toxicity
    i. ) Tinnitus
    ii. ) Delirium & Convulsions
    iii. ) Death
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This herb should not be taken for more than 10 days because it may be carcinogenic with prolonged use. It also shouldn’t be used during pregnancy

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Arctostaphylus uva-ursi

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UTI antimicrobial that contains arbutin. The arbutin is converted into glucuronide and eventually dissociated into the antimicrobial hydroquinone. The dissociation can only occur in alkaline urine. If the urine is acidic this herb will not possess urinary antimicrobial actions. Therefore it should not be taken with high doses of vitamin C or vaccinium as these agents may lower the pH of the urine.

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Arctostaphylus uva-ursi

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This alterative eliminates uric acid and is therefore useful in the treatment of gout. It is also an anti-rheumatic herb used for rheumatism

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Smilax spp. (Sarsaparilla)

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The leaf of this plant is used as a diuretic and for allergic rhinitis

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Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) Leaf

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  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Alterative (eliminates uric acid)
    a. ) Gout
    b. ) Chronic skin conditions
    ii. ) Antirheumatic
    iii. ) Diaphoretic
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Smilax spp.

Sarsaparilla

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Smilax spp.
(Sarsaparilla)

CI, SE

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2.) Contraindications & Interactions
C: GERD
I: Increases the absorption of cardiac glycosides

  1. ) Side Effects & Toxicity
    i. ) Exacerbates GERD
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unsaturated pyrrolizidine alakloids

  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Antilithic (urolithiasis)

2.) Contraindications & Interactions
C: Chronic use (d/t hepatotoxicity), liver damage
I: Concomitant use with hepatotoxic medications may potentiate toxicity

  1. ) Side Effects & Toxicity
    i. ) Chronic use may lead to hepatotoxicity
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Eupatorium purpurea

(Gravel Root) contains

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  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Diuretic
    a. ) UTI, urolithiasis
    ii. ) Antiinflammatory
    iii. ) Antiallergenic (rhinitis)
    iv. ) Nephroprotective (if using the seed)
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Urtica dioica LEAF

(Stinging Nettle) Leaf

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Antilithic used for urolithiasis. This herb may also contain unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause hepatotoxicity

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Eupatorium purpurea (Gravel Root) contains unsaturated pyrrolizidine alakloids

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Actions & Indications

   i. ) Alterative
         a. ) Acne, Chronic skin conditions
   ii. ) Mild Aquaretic
         a. ) Diuresis
         b. ) Edema
   iii. ) Antilithic (Urolithiasis)
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Equisetum

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Equisetum

CI and Interactions and SE

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2.) Contraindications & Interactions
I: Lithium toxicity may occur (d/t diuretic sparing of the drug)

  1. ) Side Effects & Toxicity
    i. ) May lead to thiamine deficiency (long-term use) however Canadian products are required to be free of thiaminase containing constituents
    ii. ) Horsetail may cause hypokalemia (when dosed very high) because of its diuretic effect
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Long-term dosing of this herb may cause thiamine deficiency due to thiaminase activity. In Canada, the herb must be free of any constituents that contain thiaminase activity

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Equisetum arvense

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Beneficial for urolithiasis and diuresis

Somewhat contradicting, this herb is used for edema and diuresis

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Equisetum arvense

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  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Antilithic (Urolithiasis)
    ii. ) Diuretic
    a. ) Prostatitis, BPH
    b. ) Dysuria, Urethritis
    c. ) Nephritis, CVA Pain
    iii. ) Antipsoriatic

2.) Contraindications & Interactions
I: May reduce the clearance of lithium (d/t diuretic effect)

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Hydrangea

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This antirheumatic and alterative is contraindicated in GERD because it may potentiate reflux. It also increases the absorption of cardiac glycosides

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Smilax spp. (Sarsaparilla)

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This herb may reduce the clearance of lithium because of its diuretic effect. This herb is used for BPH, prostatitis, dysuria, and nephritis

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Hydrangea arborescens

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  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Inhibits 5-alpha-reductase & Antagonizes DHT receptors
    a. ) BPH
    ii. ) Male Reproductive System Tonic
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Serenoa repens

Saw Palmetto

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  1. ) Actions & Indications

i. ) Prostatic Agent use in symptomatic management of BPH

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Urtica dioica ROOT (Stinging Nettle)

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  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Alpha-2 Adrenergic Antagonist
    a. ) Aphrodisiac
    b. ) Impotence
    c. ) Appetite suppressant
    d. ) Depression
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Pausinystalia yohimbe
(Yohimbe) containing indole alkaloids
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Pausinystalia yohimbe
(Yohimbe) containing indole alkaloids

CI, Interactions, SE, Tox

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2a. ) Contraindications
i. ) Anxiety, PTSD
ii. ) CAD
iii. ) Severe Edema (b/c it is a mild antidiuretic)
iv. ) Renal Damage

2b. ) Interactions
i. ) Counteracts alpha agonists & phenytoin

  1. ) Side Effects & Toxicity
    i. ) Dizziness
    ii. ) Anxiety, mania, insomnia
    iii. ) Mydriasis
    iv. ) HTN
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  1. ) Actions & Indications

i. ) 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (BPH)

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Prunus (Pygeum) africanum

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  1. ) Actions & Indications
    i. ) Sex Hormone Tonic (Estrogenic & Androgenic)
    a. ) Infertility
    b. ) Impotence
    c. ) Decrease Libido
  2. ) Contraindications
    i. ) Pregnancy/Lactation
    ii. ) GERD
    iii. ) Cholestasis (r/t altered cholesterol function)
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Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus

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Used for impotence and infertility. This herb may exacerbate GERD and should not be used in cholestasis (because it alters cholesterol function)

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Tribulus terrestris

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This herb may cause the following side effects: Dizziness, Anxiety, mania, insomnia, Mydriasis, & HTN

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Pausinystalia yohimbe containing indole alkaloids

30
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Alpha-2 antagonist used to treat impotence and depression. It is also an appetite suppressant and may cause anxiety

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Pausinystalia yohimbe containing indole alkaloids

Emma's NPLEX II Materia Medica (18 decks)

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