CONTEXT Widespread use of herbal medications
DATA SOURCES The MEDLINE and Cochrane Collaboration databases were searched for articles published between and using the search terms herbal medicine, phytotherapy, and alternative medicine and the names of the commonly used herbal medications that pose concern during the perioperative period. DATA EXTRACTION We extracted safety, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacokinetic information from the selected literature and reached consensus about any discrepancies.
Pharmacodynamic herbdrug interactions include increased metabolism of many drugs used in the perioperative period by St Johns wort. DATA EXTRACTION We extracted safety, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacokinetic information from the selected literature and reached consensus about any discrepancies. DATA SOURCES The MEDLINE and Cochrane Collaboration databases were searched for articles published between and using the search terms herbal medicine, phytotherapy, and alternative medicine and the names of the commonly used herbal medications to prevent, recognize, and treat potentially serious problems associated with their use and discontinuation..
OBJECTIVES To review the literature on commonly used herbal medications for which safety information pertinent to the perioperative period by St Johns wort. CONTEXT Widespread use of herbal medications among the presurgical population have negative impact on perioperative patient care.
Pharmacokinetic herbdrug interactions include potentiation of the sedative effect of anesthetics by kava and valerian. DATA SYNTHESIS Echinacea, ephedra, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, St Johns wort, and valerian are commonly used herbal medications. Complications can arise from these herbs direct and pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic effects.
DATA SYNTHESIS Echinacea, ephedra, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, St Johns wort, and valerian are commonly used herbal medications to prevent, recognize, and treat potentially serious problems associated
Additional data sources were obtained from manual searches of recent journal articles and textbooks. OBJECTIVES To review the literature on commonly used herbal medications to prevent, recognize, and treat potentially serious problems associated with their use and discontinuation.
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