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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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Dasgupta, Amitava, 1958-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin ; New York : Walter de Gruyter, ©2011.
Colección:Patient safety ; v. 2.
Temas:
Materia medica, Vegetable.
Clinical chemistry.
Dietary supplements > Side effects.
Clinical Chemistry Tests
Dietary Supplements > adverse effects
Plant Preparations > adverse effects
Phytotherapy
Chemistry, Clinical
Phytothérapie.
Chimie clinique.
Compléments alimentaires > Effets secondaires.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Herbal Medications.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Commonly used herbal supplements
  • Abnormal liver function tests due to use of herbal supplements
  • Kelp and thyroid panel
  • Interferences in digoxin immunoassays by various herbal supplements
  • Interaction of St. John's wort with various drugs
  • Which herbs to avoid with warfarin therapy?
  • Interaction of ginseng, ginkgo, garlic, and ginger supplements with various drugs
  • Interaction of various fruit juices with drugs
  • Heavy metal toxicity due to use of Oriental and Ayurvedic medicines
  • Unexpected laboratory test results due to contamination of herbal supplements with western drugs
  • Moderately toxic and dangerous herbs.

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