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Ginkgo Biloba Uses safety Side effects
Treats: Peripheral artery diseaseSome evidence to treat: dementiaSafety: Eating the seeds is potentially fatalantidote: pyridoxine (b6)Side effects:Increased risk of bruising and bleeding TERM 2
Ginseng uses side effects
DEFINITION 2 Uses: Type 2 diabetes, enhance immune SystemMay Increase bleedingmay cause insomnia TERM 3
St. John's Wort Mechanism
Uses
DEFINITION 3 Mechanism: Works by increasing levels of 5-ht, NE, and DABest evidence: Mild-moderate depressionSome evidence: Anxiety, PMS, SAD, OCDActive components: Hypergorin, HypericinTakes 4-6 weeks to see effect TERM 4
St. John's Wort Drug interactions side
effects
DEFINITION 4 -Drugs that increase risk of serotonin syndrome-may increaqse the risk of suicidal and homicidal thoughtsCYP1A2, 2C9, 3A4, CYPs InducerInducer of PGP transporterDo not use in pregnancy & lactation TERM 5
Melatonin uses
DEFINITION 5 -Produced from pineal gland from tryptophanSynthesis and release are stimulated by darkness and supressed by lightBest evidence use: Jet LAgSome evidence: SleepDisorders
Melatonin Dosing Cautions interactions
Dose: 3-10mg QHSTake 1-2 hours before bedtimeinteraction: Warfarin- may increase bleedingmay cause sleepwalking, vivid dreams, and nightmarestapering required after long- term use TERM 7
Valerian Root Uses Dosing
DEFINITION 7 Root determines activityUses: Anxiety, insomniaDose: 30- min before bed TERM 8
Valerian Drug-drug interaction counseling
points
DEFINITION 8 interactions: drugs that cause sedationsCounseling points Do Not Drive Watch for withdrawal Hepatoxicity rarely causes sedation the following day chronic use may cause insomnia TERM 9
Feverfew uses side effects
DEFINITION 9 Best Evidence- MigraineSide effects: Chewing Leaves can cause oral ulcers TERM 10
Feverfew Counseling points
DEFINITION 10 avoid in patients allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemum, daises, marigoldstakes 4-8 weeks to start workingpost feverfew syndrome- anxiety, joint stiffness, rebound headaches, insomnia
Aloe Vera Counseling points
-MAy decrease glucose-May cause allergic reactions-Topical use may cause dry skin-Oral use may cause cramping and diarrhea TERM 17
Oscillococcinum uses origins counseling
points
DEFINITION 17 use: Treatment & Prevention of the fluderived from wild duck heart and livercounseling: no known side effects due to lack of active ingredient -no proven efficacy TERM 18
Echinacea Counceling points
DEFINITION 18 aka E. PurpureaAvoid in patients with allergies to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daises-increase risk of rash in children-may cause nausea/vomiting TERM 19
Ginseng counseling points
DEFINITION 19 May increase bleedingMay decrease seizure thresholdCaution in patients allergic to urushiols TERM 20
Kava Kava Uses Side effects
DEFINITION 20 Uses: insomnia, anxietyExcess use causes liver damage
Probiotics alternative names uses
culturelle (lactobacillus)align (bifidobacterium)florastor (saccharomyces)activia (bifidobacterium)excessive gas
