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CAM Quiz 2
Burdock to Creatine
| Name | Common Name(s) | Indications | Contraindications | Adverse effects | Interactions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat's Claw | Una de gato, Griffe du chat, samento, saventaro | Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, GI disorders, contraception | HoTN, headache, N/V/D, mild lymphocytosis, erythrocytosis, constipation, hyperuricemia | Immunosuppressants, antihypertensives, anticoagulants | |
| Cetyl Myristoleate | Cerasomal-cis-9-cetylmyristoleate, cetylated fatty acids, CM, CMO | Arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia | |||
| Chamomile | Calming or sedative agent, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-ulcerative, atopic eczema | Allergy | Anaphylaxis, vomiting, dermatitis | CNS depressants | |
| Chaparral | Creosote bush, greasewood, Larreastat | Cancer, bronchitis, TB, fever | |||
| Chaste Tree Berry | Chasteberry, gatillier, hemp tree, monk's pepper | PMS, PMDD, cystic myalgia, infertility, acne | Pregnancy | GI upset, headache, itching, rash, acne, intramenstrual bleeding, alopecia, fatigue, agitation, tachycardia, dry mouth | Antipsychotics, DA agonists, metoclopramide, oral contraceptives, estrogens, bromocriptine |
| Chitosan | Deacetylated chitin, N-carboxybutyl chitosan, O-sulfated N-acetylchitosan | Weight loss, hypercholesteremia, Crohn's disease, hemodialysis | Shellfish allergy, pregnancy, lactation, children | Mild, GI | May decrease drug absorption |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | Chondroitin (6)-sulfate C, CAS, CSA, CS, | Osteoarthritis | GI distress, headache, restlessness, euphoria, edema, alopecia, anorexia | Antiplatelets/anticoagulants, NSAIDs, salicylates | |
| Chromium | Chromium chloride/picolinate/tripicolinate | Diabetes, weight loss, depression, reactive hypoglycenia, hyperlipidemia | Renal dysfunction | Renal/hepatic failure, cognitive/motor dysfunction, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, weight gain, insomnia, mood disturbances, irritability, anemia, rhabdomyolysis | Antidiabetic agents, minerals, NSAIDs, Vitamin C |
| Coenzyme Q10 | CoQ10, mitoquinone, ubiquinone, ubidecarenone | Heart failure, Parkinson's disease, Diabetes mellitus, angina | Mild GI distress, headache, dizziness | Warfarin, oral hypoglycemics, antihypertensives | |
| Colloidal Silver | silver protein, CSP | Infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, cancer | Internal use | Argyria, skin/nail/mucous membrane/conjunctiva discoloration | Quinolones, tetracyclines, thyroxine |
| Colostrum | Bovine colostrum, bovine immunoglobulin | URI prevention, athletic performance, immune system stimulation, improving mood and energy | Milk allergy | ||
| Comfrey | Black root, ass ear, healing herb, bruisewort, knitback | Bruises and sprains | Hepatotoxicity, pregnancy, lactation | Veno-occlusive disease, hepatotoxicity, GI upset, dermatitis, carcinogenic | |
| Cranberry | Marsh apple, mountain/bog cranberry, mooseberry, isokarpalo, pikkukarpalo | UTIs, urine deodorizer | Hypersensitivity, BPH, urinary obstruction | Diarrhea, uric acid kidney stone formation | Warfarin, antacids, B12 |
| Creatine | Creatine monohydrate, N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N methyl glycine | Enhance athletic performance, improve strength and performance, muscle disuse atrophy, hemodialysis-associated leg cramps | Pregnancy, lactation, children, renal disease | Gi distress, bloating, weight gain | |
| Burdock | Bardana, beggar's buttons, cockle/harebur, fox's clote, great bur, thorny burr, love leaves, Philanthropium | Diuretic, tonic, antipyretic, antimicrobial | Pregnancy (uterine stimulant) | Anaphylaxis | Hypoglycemics and insulin may increase hypoglycemic effects |
| Butterbur | Exwort, bog rhubarb, butter-dock, langwort, umbrella leaves, capdockin, boshorns, flapperdock | Allergic rhinitis, migraine prophylaxis, asthma, upset stomach | Pregnancy, nursing (teratogenicity), severe GI or bladder motility conditions, hepatotoxicity, allergy | Diarrhea/constipation, headache, belching, GI distress, dysphagia, itchy eyes, eye/stool/skin discoloration, fatigue, asthma, pruritus, drowsiness | UPA-containing herbs; anticholinergics, antimigraines |
| Capsicum | (Hot) peppers, cayenne | GI disorders, blood thinner, weight control, dyspepsia, reducing cholesterol, alcoholism, seasickness | Pregnancy, lactation, inflammatory GI, infectious GI conditions, allergy | Flushing, sweating, teariness, rhinorrhea, GI irritation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, skin irritation, dermatitis, pain (esp mucous membranes) | Antihypertensives, theophylline absorption, antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs |