Herbal & Prescription Drug Interactions Group #6

123456789101112131415161718192021
Across
  1. 3. A major risk for patients taking warfarin.
  2. 4. Taking Lorazepam and Kava together can ________ CNS depression.
  3. 5. Goldenseal can cause an increase in levels of this drug, leading to toxicity.
  4. 8. This drug is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.
  5. 9. Goldenseal has _______ properties and is commonly used to treat colds.
  6. 11. Black cohosh, Coenzyme Q10, and Kava kava effect the liver and are ___________.
  7. 12. This act (abbreviation) was created to help regulate the manufacturing and distribution of dietary supplements under the FDA
  8. 13. Q10 This herb is used to treat cardiovascular diseases, reproductive dysfunction, and muscular dystrophies.
  9. 14. Huang This herb has been used as a supplement for weight loss, increased energy, and athletic performance.
  10. 18. Atorvastatin is a HMG CoA Reductase ______, which prevents the synthesis of cholesterol.
  11. 19. cohosh This herb is used to treat menopausal symptoms, premenstrual discomfort, and dysmenorrhea.
  12. 20. Patients taking warfarin should have their ____ levels checked monthly.
  13. 21. This herb is used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and stress.
Down
  1. 1. Lanoxin is a _______ inotrope, which means it increases heart contractility, used to treat CHF and arrhythmias.
  2. 2. Kavalactones are the active ingredient in kava that work on the limbic system to act as a _________.
  3. 6. An alpha adrenergic blocker used to treat hypertension.
  4. 7. Warfarin, also known as Coumadin, is an antagonist to _______.
  5. 10. An adverse effect of Atorvastatin that causes muscle pain and weakness.
  6. 15. arrest An adverse effect with rapid IV use of Lorazepam.
  7. 16. The FDA regulates dietary supplements _____ they are placed on the market for consumers.
  8. 17. Cases have been reported of Mu Huang causing adverse effects, such as ______, heart attack, and sudden death.