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Perioperative Considerations of Herbal Medications.
- Source :
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Current clinical pharmacology [Curr Clin Pharmacol] 2017; Vol. 12 (3), pp. 194-200. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: A considerable portion of the US population uses herbal supplements on a daily basis for their various proposed beneficial effects. However, the over-the-counter nature of these medications and lack of knowledge of adverse effect profiles can have unexpected serious impact on the perioperative course. The growing list of supplements presents a pharmacologic conundrum to the anesthesiologist.<br />Objective: The study aimed to compile a comprehensive list of vitamins, herbals, and supplements used commonly by patients, describe the risks associated with them, and identify recommendations for perioperative management.<br />Method: The current literature on PubMed and Medline was reviewed for the years 2000 through 2016. The reference lists of each selected article were also reviewed for additional sources of information.<br />Results: The review identified 23 herbals and supplements that are commonly used and their perioperative considerations.<br />Conclusion: The management of herbals and supplements is an issue for the anesthesiologist. Although it would be prudent to stop the use of most substances a week or more preoperatively, the perioperative physician must be wary of the potential for withdrawal.<br /> (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.org.)
- Subjects :
- Anesthesiology methods
Animals
Humans
Phytotherapy adverse effects
Phytotherapy methods
Plant Preparations adverse effects
Time Factors
Vitamins administration & dosage
Vitamins adverse effects
Dietary Supplements adverse effects
Perioperative Care methods
Plant Preparations administration & dosage
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2212-3938
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Current clinical pharmacology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28914190
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2174/1574884712666170913160205