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12 - Pharmacotherapy

Module 12 Pharmacotherapy (Herbals)

Supplement / Herbal NameOverview
melatonin Brand name: Various Class: Dietary supplement (hormone) Indication: Insomnia Pearls: - Regulates sleep-wake cycle - Non-habit forming - ADR: Drowsiness
folic acid Brand name: Various Class: Dietary supplement Indication: Prevent folate deficiency; pregnancy supplementation Pearls: - Also known as Vitamin B9 - Prevents neural tube defects; often recommended during pregnancy
ferrous sulfate Brand name: Various Class: Iron supplement Indication: Iron-deficiency anemia (treatment or prevention) Pearls: - Best absorbed on empty stomach - ADR: Constipation and dark stools - Separate iron from other medications by several hours.
ergocalciferol Brand name: Various Class: Vitamin supplement Indication: Osteoporosis Pearls: - Also known as Vitamin D2 - Available in low-dose daily (400 - 2,000 IU) formulations - Available in high-dose (50,000 IU) weekly/monthly formulations
cholecalciferol Brand name: Various Class: Vitamin supplement Indication: Osteoporosis Pearls: - Also known as Vitamin D3 - Available in low-dose daily (400 - 2,000 IU) formulations - Available in high-dose (50,000 IU) weekly/monthly formulations
St. John's Wort Brand name: Various Class: Herbal antidepressant Indication: Mild depression Pearls: - Significant drug interactions; reduces effectiveness of oral contraceptives and many other medications
Ginkgo Biloba Brand name: Various Class: Herbal supplement Indication: Memory support Pearls: - May increase bleeding risk - Avoid with anticoagulants and antiplatelets
Echinacea Brand name: Various Class: Herbal supplement Indication: Cold symptom support Pearls: - Limited evidence of benefit - May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Saw Palmetto Brand name: Various Class: Herbal supplement Indication: BPH symptom relief Pearls: - May improve urinary symptoms - Increased risk of bleeding especially with anticogaulants and antiplatelets
Black Cohosh Brand name: Various Class: Herbal supplement Indication: Menopausal symptoms Pearls: - Used for hot flashes - Reports of liver toxicity; use caution
Valerian root Brand name: Various Class: Herbal sedative Indication: Insomnia; anxiety Pearls: - Causes sedation - Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants
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