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Pharmacology
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04/29/2012

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Boneset Tea
Definition
fever (appalachian)
Term
Nettle tea
Definition
allergies (appalachian)
Term
goldenseal
Definition
antibiotic (app)
Term
yellow-root (xanthorrhiza)
Definition
ulcers (app)
Term
sassafras
Definition
tonic, anti-rheumatic, spring blood purifier (app)
Term
Ramps
Definition
spring blood purifier (app)
Term
senna
Definition
constipation (app)
Term
cascara sagrada
Definition
constipation (app)
Term
slippery elm
Definition
demulcent (app)
Term
marsh mallow
Definition
demulcent (app)
Term
witch hazel
Definition
astringent (app)
Term
aspirin
Definition
pain and fever relief
Term
artemisinin
Definition
malaria
Term
quinine
Definition
malaria
Term
capsaicin
Definition
neuralgia
Term
digitalis
Definition
CHF, atrial fib
Term
etoposide
Definition
small cell Ca lung
Term
podophyllin
Definition
genital warts
Term
pilocarpine
Definition
glaucoma
Term
taxol
Definition
breast/ovarian CA
Term
vincristine
Definition
leukemia
Term
warfarin
Definition
DVT
Term
reserpine
Definition
hypertension
Term
Chaparral
Definition
indication: cancer
toxicity: liver toxicity
Term
comfrey
Definition
indication: wound healing
toxicity: liver toxicity
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ephedra
Definition
indication: weight loss
toxicity: arrhythmias, HBP
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Lobelia
Definition
indication: asthma
toxicity: nervous system
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pennyroyal
Definition
indication: abortion
toxicity: CNS toxicity
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yohimbe
Definition
indication: ED
toxicity: CNS stimulation, anxiety
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aristolochia
Definition
indication: cancer
toxicity: nephrotoxicity
Term
germander
Definition
indication: tonic
toxicity: hepatotoxicity
Term
Stephania
Definition
indication: tonic
toxicity: bradycardia
Term
aloe vera
Definition
burns (topical only)
Term
Bearberry (uva ursa)
Definition
UTIs
Term
Cascara Sagrada
Definition
Laxative
Term
Chamomile
Definition
digestive upset
Term
evening primrose oil
Definition
exzema, mastitis
Term
feverfew
Definition
migraine prophylaxis
Term
ginger
Definition
motion sickness
Term
hawthorn
Definition
heart failure
Term
horse chestnut seed
Definition
varicose veins
Term
nettle
Definition
diuretic, BPH
Term
senna
Definition
laxative
Term
valerian
Definition
insomnia
Term
Shikimic acid from Star Anise (illicium verum)
Definition
precurose for oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for influenza
Term
Monascus purpureus yeast (Red Yeast Rice)
Definition
produces manocolin byproducts (statins)
Term
Biguanide
Definition
diabetes (derivative is metformin)
Term
Ephedra sinensis (Ma Huang)
Definition
contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine
asthma
overdose: elevated BP, tachycardia, arrhythmias, stroke
Term
Ginkgo Biloba use
Definition
use: mental acuity, cerebral vascular disease, intermittent claudication, mild dementia, vertigo/tinnitus
Term
Gingko biloba side effects
Definition
bleeding (platelet related), nausea (avoid using with anticoags and ASA)
Term
Saw palmetto
Definition
BPH
Term
Milk Thistle Seed
Definition
liver protector
Term
Silymarin
Definition
increases protective glutathione effect in liver
Term
St. John's Wort use
Definition
antidepressant
Term
St. John's Wort Side effects
Definition
dry mouth, restlessness, mania (if bipolar), and photosensitivity and high doses
Term
Caution with St. John's Wort:
Definition
Serotonin Syndrome, pregnancy, alcohol, and CYPs
Term
Grapefruit Juice
Definition
Naringen: inhibits drug metabolism
Term
Kava use
Definition
anxiety
Term
concern with kava
Definition
idiosyncratic liver toxicity
Term
panax ginseng indication
Definition
stimulant ("adaptogen")
Term
side effect of panax ginseng
Definition
increase BP, CV disease
Term
Garlic indications
Definition
improved lipid profiles, antibacterial, antithrombotic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer
Term
Plant sterol
Definition
binds to estrogen receptors to control menopausal sxs (weak)
Term
soy contains:
Definition
isoflavones (phytoestrogen)
Term
flax seed contains:
Definition
lignans (phytoestrogen)
Term
black cohosh
Definition
hot flashes
Term
black cohosh contains:
Definition
triterpine glycosides
Term
resveratrol
Definition
phytoalexin in Japanese knotweed roots, grape skin, and red wines
-caloric restriction on longevity
-reduce heart and cancer risk?
Term
Green Tea
Definition
anti-oxidant
weight loss, reduction of tooth decay, anti-inflammatory, HPV, cancer prevention, CV risk reduction
Term
bitter melon
Definition
anti-diabetic
Term
hoodia gordonii
Definition
hunger suppression
Term
niacin (vitamin B3)
Definition
lipid reduction and increased HDL
Term
niacin side effect
Definition
flushing, elevated LFT
Term
acetic acid
Definition
blood glucose levels
Term
Glucosamine
Definition
knee osteoarthritis
Term
glucosamine caution
Definition
shellfish allergy
Term
omega 3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA
Definition
reduce heart disease by lowering TGs
Term
What form of niacin doesn't cause flushing?
Definition
Niacinamide or nicotinamide
Term
Which herbal prevents Velcade (bortezomib) from killing tumor cells in glioblastoma and multiple myeloma?
Definition
Green Tea
Term
name of antioxidant in Green Tea
Definition
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
Term
mechanism of resveratrol
Definition
binds and stimulates Sir2 sirtuin enzyme, mimics effect of caloric restriction on longevity
Term
According to DSHEA, what can't supplements do?
Definition
can't make a claim to treat, cure, or mitigate a disease!
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