PHARM
Aloe Vera is used for: (2 items)
CLOSED wounds
Laxative
What is contraindicated with Black Cohosh?
Tamoxifen: breast cancer treatment, hormonal contraception replacement medications, additive effects w/ antihypertensives drugs, hypoglycemia in diabetics
What are cautions for St. Johns Wort?
Potential Mania
What is garlic used for?
Antibiotic effect, improves bad lipids, can cause low BP, anticoagulant
Ephedra (Ma Huang): cannot be taken as a pill because it was leading to cardiac issues and pulmonary hypertension. What other effect does Ephedra cause?
Decreased appetite.
What are concerns for Aloe Vera?
Spontaneous Abortion
Hypokalemia
What is Kava Kava is used for?
Anxiety, sleep
What should not be taken with St. Johns Wort?
MAOIs, SSRIs, Tricyclic Antidepressants, amphetamines
*send to the hospital for potential mania*
What is Ginger used for?
motion sickness and nausea
Fever Few is for migraine prevention, what would abruptly stopping cause?
Withdrawal symptoms
Who should not take Aloe Vera?
patients with kidney disease and cardiac disease
What are cautions Kava Kava?
BPH
What is Ginkgo Biloba used for?
promotes cerebral blood flow, memory cognition
What is OMEGA3's used for?
Menopause Symptoms, PMS
What should not be combined with Kava Kava?
Alcohol, barbiturates, benzos, sedatives
can make patients look like they have schitzo can cause serotonin syndrome when combined
Finasteride
What is Ginseng root used for?
may increase stamina, immune system, stress relief, mental acuity, promote sleep, improve depression
What is Bilberry used for?
circulation, DVT
Concerns that come with Black Cohosh?
Loses effectiveness after about 6 months and can induce labor
What is St. Johns Wort used for?
Anxiety and depression
What are the four G herbals?
Garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng root
Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng Root should not be taken with what?
Blood thinners
What meds should you be cautious with while taking Bilberry?
Blood thinners, ASA, NSAIDS, meds for DM can cause hypoglycemia