Question

Describe herb-drug interactions with suitable examples.

Answer 1

Definition of herbal medicine. 1 : the art or practice of using herbs and herbal preparations to maintain health and to prevent, alleviate, or cure disease. 2 : a plant or plant part or an extract or mixture of these used in herbal medicine.

Examples of herb-drug interactions include, but are not limited to: St. John's wort affects the clearance of numerous drugs, including cyclosporin, SSRI antidepressants, digoxin, indinavir, and phenprocoumon. It may also interact with the anti-cancer drugs irinotecan and imatinib.

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Answer 2

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Examples of herb-drug interactions include, but are not limited to: St. John's wort affects the clearance of numerous drugs, including cyclosporin, SSRI antidepressants, digoxin, indinavir, and phenprocoumon. It may also interact with the anti-can