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	Medications
		Medications such as warfarin (Coumadin) are available in oral forms, whereas heparin and the low-molecular-weight heparins require either IV or subcutaneous (injections below the skin) routes for treatment.
		These medications can be used in patients with heart attacks, strokes and other blood clots, however the window of opportunity for their use is generally limited.
		A patient with a stroke is not eligible for thrombolytic medications if the stroke began more than 3 hours before the patient presented to the emergency department or physician's office because of the risk of intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain), which becomes too high and outweighs the benefits.
	www.med.uiuc.edu /hematology/Medications.htm (0 words)

	Healthy Living - How do herbal medications differ from conventional drugs?
		Herbal or botanical medications are taken from the natural chemicals within a plant.
		When an herbal medication is refined, the essential extract is taken out of the plant source, concentrated and then added back to make the original herbal medication more potent.
		If your dentist knows that you are taking a medication that can interact with something he or she is planning on giving you, there are a variety of solutions from which to choose.
	www.healthylivingonline.org /alternative/dentist.html (0 words)

	University of Chicago Hospitals: New recommendations proposed for safe use of herbal medications by patients having ...
		Their goal is to provide a framework for physicians "practicing in the current environment of widespread herbal use" and to encourage patients and physicians to discuss the topic openly and in detail prior to surgery.
		Herbal medications are even more difficult to study because the ingredients tend to vary enormously from maker to maker and even lot to lot.
		Medical schools are just beginning to teach students about herbal preparations and to study their effects systematically.
	www.uchospitals.edu /news/2001/20010710-herbs.html (0 words)

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		Parents of 36 patients reported that their children were using herbal medications, with an average of 2.4 different herbal medications being used per patient.
		Fifteen patients using herbal medications were undergoing major surgery, and 13 of these patients were at risk for potential major drug or anesthetic interactions based on known medication adverse effects.
		Herbal medicine use is a substantial issue in the pediatric surgical population, say the authors, and actions should be taken to address the associated risks.
	www.herbalgram.org /bodywise/herbclip/review.asp?i=44125 (0 words)

	Herbal Medications and Supplements
		The use of herbal medications and supplements in conjunction with conventional Western medication is considered as complementary medicine.
		As with all medications, safety and effectiveness must be considered when consuming herbal medications and supplements.
		Herbal medications are natural drugs and may have similar effects as conventional medications.
	www.cancersupportivecare.com /herbal.html (0 words)

	Herbal Remedies: Use with Caution, Consult Your Provider
		Users are drawn to herbal supplements in the belief that they must be effective because they've been used by other cultures for centuries, and they must be safe because they are made from plants.
		Herbals have not been widely tested for their effects on growing children." Several recent studies have been done on children to measure the efficacy of echinacea and garlic for their widely touted potential to relieve cold symptoms.
		Herbals might be processed and manufactured with fillers and other ingredients such as plant pollen that could trigger allergies or adverse medical problems.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/1031002492.html (0 words)

	Herbal Products: What You Need to Know
		It is a component of the herbal phen-fen, and has been associated with increased blood pressure, as well as an increased incidence (frequency) of tremors, seizures, stroke, heart attacks, and even death.
		Adverse reactions to herbal therapies may be related to one or more components of the plant, or to an inappropriate or incorrect manufacturing process.
		Patients should not be afraid to ask their doctors or pharmacists any questions they may have about their medications, such as side effects, food interactions, drug interactions, and how and when to take their medications.
	clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/2800/2877.asp?index=10406 (0 words)

	Herbal medications - PCiP
		Herbal medications have increased in popularity over the last several years, and are sometimes used in addition to prescription drugs.
		Because herbal medications are easy to purchase (at holistic food stores, on the Internet, etc.) and have "all natural" origins, many people feel that these remedies are merely harmless substances.
		The use of herbal medications should be discussed with you family doctor, medical specialist(s) and your dentist.
	www.pittsburghdentalimplants.com /education/herbal.html (0 words)

	Treating infertility with Herbal Medications : American Pregnancy Association
		Herbal medicines may enhance fertility by supporting the natural functions of the ovulation and fertility process.
		These medications are used to impede or lessen ovarian function; in other words they have the opposite desired effect of herbs.
		The effects of herbal medicines are generally cumulative, and the clinical effect, at least from the perspective of treating the infertile couple, is usually seen after 60-120 days.
	www.americanpregnancy.org /infertility/herbs.htm (0 words)

	Prescribing herbal medications appropriately Journal of Family Practice - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Safety issues related to herbal medicine are complex: possible toxicity of herbal constituents, presence of contaminants or adulterants, and potential interactions between herbs and prescription drugs.
		Third, some herbal medicines (particularly Asian herbal mixtures) have repeatedly been shown to be contaminated with heavy metals, (13) or to contain misidentified herbal ingredients that turned out to be toxic, (14) or to be adulterated with prescription drugs.
		Herbal dietary supplements are not usually regulated as drugs and have repeatedly been found to vary in quality, sometimes being suboptimal.
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	Herbal Medicine
		With the recent boom of herbal and holistic approaches to health, many consumers are left confused.
		Patients are advised to remember that any medication, herbal or prescription, is in fact a drug and should be taken with care, keeping in mind the possibility of side effects and interaction with other medicines.
		Anticholinergic poisoning from herbal tea, yerba de mate (Paraguay tea) which was contaminated by Belladonna alkaloids from weeds overgrowing in the field.
	www.texasface.com /herbal_medicine.html (0 words)

	Herbal Meds and Surgery
		The eight herbal medications reviewed account for more than half of single-herb preparations sold in the United States and "potentially pose the greatest impact to the care of patients undergoing surgery," the researchers said.
		Patients and physicians were often unaware of the risks, and some patients were hesitant to admit to their doctors they used herbal remedies, increasing the likelihood of serious complications, the report said.
		The researchers noted that patients are often unable to properly identify the preparation they are taking so they should be asked to bring their herbal medications and other dietary supplements with them to their preoperative evaluation.
	www.fhma.com /herbs_surgery.htm (0 words)

	Herbal Medications - Health/Lifestyle Article Archive of the International Pemphigus Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Victoria P. Werth, M.D. Herbal supplements are used widely, and some of these supplements may stimulate the immune system in ways that could be harmful for people who have or are prone to autoimmune diseases.
		There are a number of herbal medications that have been studied and have immunostimulatory effects.
		Studying the potential mechanisms and effects of these herbs in humans has been done in only a few studies, and much more work will be needed in order to document their potential toxicity in patients with autoimmune diseases.
	www.pemphigus.org /articles/healthlifestyle/ah_herbalmeds.html (0 words)

	Herbalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Herbalism, also known as Herbal medicine and phytotherapy, is folk and traditional medicinal practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts.
		Herbal teas are often used as a home remedy, and as an alternative to tea and coffee.
		Herbal supplements tend to be commercial products in tablet or capsule form manufactured and marketed by the health food industry for sale in retail outlets to the general public, although there are some types that are sold only to healthcare practitioners for prescription.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Herbal_medicine (0 words)

	Herbal Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Herbal medicine is the oldest known form of healthcare, combining a broad spectrum of plant medicines with significant medical applications.
		Herbal medications operate in basically the same manner as their pharmaceutical counterparts, that is via their chemical makeup.
		Herbal medicine has a great deal to offer when used to facilitate healing in chronic, ongoing problems.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Therapy/Herbal_Medicine.htm (0 words)

	Effective Herbal Acne Treatments
		Usually, herbal medications have far fewer side effects, and are not as dangerous as some of the prescription drugs.
		Unlike traditional chemical medications, herbal medications are not required to be clinically proven to work, or even to be safe.
		While many other herbal acne treatments may be good to moisturize the skin, or reduce oils, these are the only two that should be considered truly effective acne treatments.
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	FAA Medical Certification / Herbal Medications / Alternative Medicine
		Herbal preparations may be used by nearly 20% of the adult population.
		The AME should simply regard all purported benefits of an herbal medication as being "true" and disqualify based on the underlying disease or side effects.
		The AME should not debate the "medical legitimacy" of an herbal medication but should consider the possible underlying disease.
	www.leftseat.com /herbs.htm (0 words)

	Pharmacy Topics: Herbal Medicine in the Mainstream: Is there danger involved?
		The popularity of herbal medications continues to rise and what began as folk medicine is now a multibillion-dollar industry in the United States.
		Two thirds of all Americans are self-treating with herbal and alternative medicines, but seventy-five percent of all who take them don't tell their physicians.
		Be aware that some underlying medical conditions as well as some prescription medications should not be mixed with some types of herbal preparations.
	www.baptistonline.org /health/healthieryou/pharmacy/herbmeds.asp (0 words)

	New red flags raised on mixing medications, herbal remedies \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		A wave of recent studies is sparking concern about the dangers of taking herbal supplements – including St. John's wort, echinacea and ginkgo biloba – in combination with mainstream prescription drugs.
		Herbal remedies and dietary supplements can have a range of negative effects on treatment outcomes, interfering with everything from birth-control pills to antibiotics to heart medications.
		Some herbal companies are voluntarily noting potential drug interactions on their labels.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040623/news_1n23mixing.html (0 words)

	Are Your Patients Taking Herbal Medications?
		When you combine the lack of formal scrutiny of herbal medications (many of which can be marketed without FDA approval) and the fact that more and more patients are seeking out health care information over the Internet, there are considerable risks.
		Another popular herbal medication is echinacea, which is reportedly used for fungal infections and to facilitate wound healing.
		Given the vulnerability of diabetes patients to depression, another herbal medication to watch out for is St. John’s Wort, which patients may be using to help counteract mild to moderate depression.
	www.podiatrytoday.com /article/1623 (0 words)

	Herbal Medications and Anesthesia
		Researchers at the Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, located at the University of Chicago, examined the published medical literature for evidence that complications could arise during surgery and anesthesia as the result of the use of herbal medications.
		Since herbal medications are not controlled by the Food and Drug Administration, there is little incentive to perform standard scientific investigations on them.
		Estimates are that up to fifty percent of patients may be using herbal supplements of one form or another, and many patients are reluctant to mention these if not specifically asked about herbal medications.
	anesthesiologyinfo.com /articles/01242002.php (0 words)

	Psychoactive Herbal Medications Skeptical Inquirer - Find Articles
		Many herbal medications with reputations for treating illnesses are freely available to the public, but the empirical basis for their effectiveness often remains obscure.
		While such philosophies surrounding herbal medicine may seem innocuous as long as the treatments are effective, an accurate conceptual model can impede further understanding of how they work and hamper the discovery of potential novel uses.
		To fully understand the effects of a herbal medication, we must obtain a botanical description of the various parts of the plant and perform biochemical analyses to identify the constituents responsible for its effects.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2843/is_1_25/ai_68966520 (0 words)

	Herbal Medications and Surgery Don't Always Mix
		Because herbal medications can be sold as "dietary supplements," they are not subject to the same safety and effectiveness tests as prescription drugs, even though some claim to be "natural" versions of popular drugs.
		Since the effects of some herbal medications can last two to three weeks after you stop using them, Yuan and colleagues have come up with specific recommendations on when patients should discontinue specific herbal medicines if they are scheduled for surgery.
		Moss says the number of patients who have had problems after surgery as a result of taking herbal medications is reported to be in the hundreds, but that figure may be the "tip of the iceberg" since there is no system for reporting such complications.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/33/1728_83292.htm (0 words)

	Herbal Remedies > What You Need to Know About Herbal Medications
		Although traditionally used as drugs, herbal products are generally unable to pass the stringent requirements imposed by the FDA for new molecular entities, such as new medications.
		Thus, it is extremely important that patients talk to their health care providers before purchasing and taking any over-the-counter or herbal medication.
		Herbal medications are products derived from plant parts that cause a pharmacologic effect (like a medicine).
	www.emaxhealth.com /19/996.html (0 words)

	Herbal Medications
		Herbal medications are a part of standard eastern medicine.
		Herbal patent medicines, tonics, elixirs and prepackaged solutions are particularly risky for anyone, whether they have liver disease or not.
		While no effect of Liv.52 on survival was noticed in cirrhotics with Child Class A and B, increased liver-related mortality among those with Child Class C was found, leading to premature termination of the study.
	www.cpmc.org /advanced/liver/patients/topics/herbs.html (0 words)

	v7n115: Herbal medications, interaction warnings unknown to doctors, cause problems
		Birth control pills as well as medications used to treat HIV, heart disease and cancer were named by the FDA as having reduced effectiveness in findings by National Institutes of Health pharmacologist Stephen Piscitelli.
		In this day and age, with many of the nation's population uninsured, many self medicate without consulting a physician.
		Oral contraceptive users are usually aware of birth control's decreased effectiveness when combined with antibiotics but may never even be warned of herbal supplements.
	www.csulb.edu /~d49er/spring00/opinion/v7n115-herbal.html (0 words)

	New recommendations proposed for safe use of herbal medications by patients having surgery
		New recommendations proposed for safe use of herbal medications by patients having surgery A new study gives patients and their physicians specific recommendations for when to stop use of herbal medications prior to surgery.
		In the July 11, 2001, issue of JAMA, three University of Chicago physicians assess the interactions between herbs, anesthesia and surgery and suggest ways to reduce the associated risks.
		Because they are regulated as dietary supplements rather than medications, herbal medications do not undergo the safety and efficacy testing required for new drugs.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2001-07/uocm-nrp070301.php (0 words)

	Herbal Medications Carol Burckhardt PhD
		In the United States herbal medicines are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as long as they are marketed as food, food additives or dietary supplements and do not make medical claims on the bottle label.
		In fact an herbal product cannot be removed from the market until the government has proved that it is harmful.
		While the commission does not require that the herbal remedy be proven effective, it does publish summaries of research studies that give prescribers' and consumers information about which parts of a plant are safe to use, active chemicals, potential side effects, dosage and possible interactions with other drugs.
	www.myalgia.com /Treatment/herbal_medications_carol_burckha.htm (0 words)

	Drug interactions between prescription medication and herbal supplements can be extremely dangerous
		Herbal supplements may be natural, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are safe.
		"Drug interactions between prescription medication and herbal supplements can be extremely dangerous," said Dr. Charles James, Pharmacist, UCSD Healthcare.
		"The take home message is keep a list of all your medications and herbal medications and bring it with you when you visit your doctor or pharmacists, tell him or her what you are taking," said James.
	www.news-medical.net /?id=4010 (0 words)

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