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Pharmacology&Herbs

Pharmacology and Natural Supplement Review for Massage

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Pharmacokinetics study of what the body does with a drug; refers to how a drug is moved into, within, and out of the body.
Pharmacodynamics the study of the effect of a drug on the body and body systems
Pharmacotherapeutics the treatment of a medical disease or mental disorder with drugs.
Palliative drug therapy medications given only to reduce discomfort
Iatrogenic effect adverse effect of a medication that creates a pathogenic problem.
Salicylates aspirin
Acetaminophen Tylenol
Digitalis increases force of heart contraction
(Beta)-adrenergic antianginals, beta blockers decrease angina, decrease high blood pressure, atenolol, propranolol
Calcium channel blockers reduce angina by dilating the blood vessels of heart, decrease load on heart by decreasing blood pressure and heart rate
ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure by reducing vasoconstriction
Antimycotic drugs treat fungal infections
Albuterol inhalant for asthma
Cranberry extract herb for urinary tract infections
Echinacea herb for immune deficiencies
Uecalyptus herb for nasal congestion
Gingko herb for decreased circulation & memory
Ginseng herb for decreased energy
Green tea herb for cancer, atherosclerosis
Kava kava herb for muscle spasms, anxiety, insomnia
Licorice herb for upset stomach
Peppermint herb for digestive problems
Senna herb for constipation
St Johns Wart herb for depression, insomnia
Valerian herb for muscle spasms, insomnia
Vitamin A Vitamin for Eye, skin health
Vitamin B Vitamin for nerve, blood, muscle, skin and hair, liver health
Vitamin C vitamin for blood clotting, immune system health
Vitamin D vitamin for bone health
Vitamin E vitamin for immune system & cardiovascular health
Vitamin K vitamin for blood clotting , bone health
Calcium mineral for bone health, heart function, nerve conduction
Potassium, Sodium 2 minerals for nerve conduction
Zinc mineral for immune system health
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