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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Volume 2, Issue -, Pages 69-76Publisher
BMC
DOI: 10.1007/s12245-009-0105-z
Keywords
Dietary supplements; Herbals; Toxicity; Poisoning; Drug contamination; Herb-drug interaction
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- NIDA NIH HHS [K08 DA020573-03, K08 DA020573] Funding Source: Medline
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE [K08DA020573] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
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Background Dietary supplements and herbal medicines are gaining popularity in many developed countries. Aims Although most can be used without any problem, serious toxicities do occur. Methods Problems can be anticipated when they are used for non-traditional indications, at excessive dose, for prolonged duration, or by patients who are also on multiple modern pharmaceuticals. Problems should also be anticipated when these products claim to be able to relieve symptoms rapidly or when herbs with pronounced pharmacological effects or toxic components are used. Results Resuscitation, symptomatic and supportive care are the most important aspects of management of toxicities from these products. Conclusion This article reviews when problems with these products can be anticipated and outlines a practical approach to management.
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