Effects of herbal supplements in medicine /
Herbal supplements are available without prescription in many countries throughout the world. Contrary to the popular belief that herbal remedies are safe and effective, many herbal supplements have known toxicity and can interact with many Western drugs causing increased clearance of such drugs and...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autor principal: | |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Berlin ; New York :
Walter de Gruyter,
©2011.
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Colección: | Patient safety ;
v. 2. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Herbal supplements are available without prescription in many countries throughout the world. Contrary to the popular belief that herbal remedies are safe and effective, many herbal supplements have known toxicity and can interact with many Western drugs causing increased clearance of such drugs and hence treatment failure. This monograph would provide information on how herbal supplements affect laboratory test results thus patient's safety. It is a comprehensive and concise guide for laboratory professionals, physicians and other health care professionals. --Book Jacket. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xi, 122 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9783110245622 3110245620 9781523100453 1523100451 128316597X 9781283165976 9786613165978 6613165972 |