For example, cranberry and Ginkgo biloba should be used cautiously by people who take blood-thinning medications (such as warfarin or aspirin) because of an increased risk of bleeding. St John’s wort interferes with the effect of many medications, including birth control pills, antidepressants,...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most prevalent cause of deaths worldwide. In 2015, the number of CVD-related deaths represented 31% of all deaths globally. To date, there are limited approaches available for the control and/or management of CVD-related mortality. Natto, a cheese-like f...
In the Hong Kong study, 26% of patients on warfarin had taken a herbal medicine in the week prior to interview [27]. Taking medication such as aspirin, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, statins and warfarin did not appear to alter the likelihood of using biological-based therapies [18]. ...
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No patients took anticoagulants (such as warfarin or aspirin) in the 2 weeks before blood sampling. Blood samples (5 ml) were obtained from the elbow vein in the morning, centrifuged, and then, stored. An automatic coagulometer was used to assess PT, aPTT, and Fbg, along with D-D (...
The consumption of medicinal plants has notably increased over the past two decades. People consider herbal products as safe because of their natural origin, without taking into consideration whether...
When reviewing the client's medication history, which medication if used by the client would be a cause for concern?-Guaifenesin-Azithromycin-Warfarin-Acetaminophen WarfarinGinkgo biloba, the most widely sold herb in Europe and used by many to improve memory, affects platelet function and thus ...
Conclusions In this sample of community-dwelling older adults, prescription and nonprescription medications were commonly used together, with nearly 1 in 25 individuals potentially at risk for a major drug-drug interaction. Rates of per-capita prescription medication use have increased considerably over ...
For an analysis of the effectiveness of an antiviral medication, it is important to have sufficient patients to compare those with early disease to those later in the course of COVID-19. (1) Griffin DO, Brennan-Rieder D, Ngo B, et al. The Importance of Understanding the Stages of COVID...