Pharmacology Complimentary therapies

what are the main therapeutic uses of aloe

-anti-inflammatory

-stimulates collagen synthesis

-protects against radiation

-laxative effects in its oral form

Aloe adverse effects

-fluid and electrolyte losses

Black Cohosh uses

-estrogen substitute for pre-menopausal and post menopausal women

-helpful in treating hot flashes

nursing implications of black cohash

increases the effects if antihypertensives, which can cause hypotension

Echinacea uses

may be useful in treating flu, healing of skin disorders, wounds and burns by increasing T-lymphocytes, TNF and interferons.

adverse effects of echinacea

can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to ragweed and daisies

Feverfew uses

Inhibits platelet aggregation (anticoagulants and blood thinners are contraindication)

uses to treat migraines

post feverfew syndrome: withdraw

agitation, tiredness, insomnia, headache, and joint discomfort

Garlic uses

hypercholestremia and HTN (not when they are cooked)

increases nitric oxide: vasodilation

Garlic contraindicatiom

NSAIDS, Heparin, warfarin

Ginger root uses

-nausea in pregnancy

-motion sickness and after surgery

-reduction of insulin resistance

-pain and inflammation in knee arthritis

-allergic rhinitis

high does of ginger can cause

uterine contractions, CNS depression, and cardiac dysrhythmias

Ginkgo Biloba uses

increases perfusion to brain and legs

Glucosamine use

often given with chondroitin as a dietary supplement to treat osteoarthritis

contraindication for glucosamine

shellfish allergy

St, Johns wart

depression, pain and inflammation

St. John’s wort adverse effects

allergic reaction

serotonin syndrome: causes severe muscle rigidity and high fevers when combined with antidepressants, amphetamine and cocaine

palmetto uses

BPH and prostate cancer

Palmetto nursing implications

Valerian use

insomnia and other sleep disorders

adverse effects of valerian

drowsiness, lightheadedness, depression, risk of physical dependence

Cannabis

treats symptoms of pain

Marijuana is what schedule

Schedule I

Epidiolex

seizures

Marinol and syndros

THC associated with nausea, chemotherapy, and anorexia

Cesamet

for nausea and chemotherapy

adverse effects of Cannabis

Tachycardia, increased appetite, drowsiness and dizziness, hypotension, decreased urination

cyclosporine and HIV medications