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Pharmacology
Herbals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Use of Ginko Biloba | allergies, improve memory. halt dementia, vasodilator |
| Interactions with Ginko Biloba | coagulation meds, anticonvulsant meds |
| AE of Ginko Biloba | lightheaded, dizzy |
| Use of St. John's Wort | inflammation, pain, depression |
| Mechanism of Action of St. John's Wort | keeps norepinephrine and dopamine around |
| Interactions with St. John's Wort | other depressants, birth control, warfarin, chemo |
| AE of St. John's Wort | rash, dry mouth, constipation |
| Use of Kava | sleep, anxiety, muscles |
| Interactions with Kava | birth control, liver disease |
| AE of Kava | dry flaky skin, jaundice, liver disease |
| Use of Saw Palmetto | relief of urinary symptoms |
| Interactions with Saw Palmetto | antiplatelet, anticoagulants, antiinflammation |
| AE of Saw Palmetto | mild GI upsetness |