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Use: Hypertriglyceridema, CV Disease, RA, bipolar, menstrual pain, atopic dermatitis
MOA: inhibits enzymes involved in synthesis excretion and degradation of VLDL, inhibits leukotriene synthesis by competing with arachidonic acid
Dose: TG: 2-4gr of DHA+EPA
SE: poor taste, NA, loose stools, rash
Caution: Bleeding disorders, DM, seafood allergy, prostate cancer
Interactions: Anticoags, HTN meds, OCS, xenical/alli |
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Antioxidant synthesized by body
Use: CHF, ischemic heart disease, statin-induced myopathy, HTN, parkinson’s disease, migrane HA
MOA: decreasing oxidative stress in heart tissue
Caution: Avoid in pregnancy and lactation
Interactions: lower warfarin, additive BP lowering, HMG-CoA reducatse reduces levels |
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Use: HTN, Hypercholestermia, DM type 2
SE: N/V, GI buring/irritation, bad breath
Caution: avoid use 7-10 days before surgery
Interactions: HIV meds, OCS, anticoagulants/antiplatlets, cyclosporin, isoniazid
Couseling Points: may take 8-16 weeks to work for cholesterol, 1-6 months for BP reduction |
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Use: antiemetic for pregnancy, motion sickness, chemo, surgery, indigestion, colic, arthritis
MOA: works at 5-HT receptors in GI
SE: Heartburn, dermatitis, abdominal discomfort, pepper like irritant |
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| LACTOBACILLUS/BIFIDOBACTERIUM INFANTIS |
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Use: atopic dermatitis, diarrhea, IBD, IBS
MOA: suppress growth of pathogetic and promote growth of normal flora
Interaction: antibiotics
Warnings: infections, immunocompromized |
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