Herbal Medications - Issues Related To Their Use - Part III

Herbal Medications - Issues Related To Their Use - Part III is organized by e-EdCredits.

Date Expires: Jul 31, 2023

Course Description:
Parts I and II of this series discussed the medical, surgical, and drug interaction concerns regarding the top 14 herbal products purchased by individuals in the United States. This article will discuss a few other popular herbal products, as well as, review some of the products that can be purchased without a prescription that should be avoided or used with caution by women who are pregnant.

Objectives
• Describe the primary reason for usage and the proposed mechanism of action for Black Cohosh, Chamomile, Ma Huang, Thyme, Iodides, herbal Quinine, and herbal Belladonna drugs.
• Discuss which herbal products reviewed in this article should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, cardiac disorders, diabetes, a predisposition for developing kidney stones, glaucoma, and emphysema.
• State the potential for a drug/herb interaction in those individuals taking certain medications in conjunction with the herbal products discussed in this article.
• Discuss which herbal products / natural remedies reviewed in this article that should be avoided by pregnant women.

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