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Herbs& Supplements
Digestive Medications in Pharmacay
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which medications should you steer clear of if using ginseng? | Warfarin, anti-platelet drugs, MAOIs, corticosteroids. You should also avoid large amounts of stimulants/caffeine. |
| Name the 4 herbal medications that can be used for digestion (Symbols- + means positive recommendation; ?- Professor was not convinced/more evidence please! | Chamomile ? Ginger + Milk Thistle + Peppermint + |
| What one warning should you give patients about if they want to use chamomile? | It can cause an allergic reaction and increase uterine contractions in women |
| Ginger and Ginseng have uses, what are they specifically used for? | Ginseng- used for high blood pressure and can also be used for high blood sugar Ginger- Anti-emetic/helps you not throw up |