Sorry re-post
Artikel bagus nih... dan pernyataan dokter mengenai obat herbal dan obat cina :
"Suatu obat untuk sampai dipasarkan harus melalui serentetan panjang uji klinis ...suatu proses penelitian yg ada aturan mainnya sehingga secara statistik dan medis dapat dipertanggung jawabkan ke "AMANAN" NYA bukan sekedar ke"ampuhannya" ... ada 4 tahapan uji klinis yg harus dilalui sebelum lolos dan dinyatakan bisa dikonsumsi .. Nah setelah beberapa tahun dipasarkan... ada uji klinis tahap 5 untuk mengetahui apakah selama pemakaiannya ada efek samping atau tidak
begitu hati2nya kita dalam memasarkan suatu obat karena bagaimanapun obat kan zat kimiawi ya ... di lain pihak .. bagaimanapun dunia kedokteran bergerak dalam koridor risk and benefit ratio... kalau harus diminum obatnya apa boleh buat ... kita observe saja kemungkinan timbulnya efek samping
Nah... obat cina tdk melalui proses uji klinis karena itu obat cina , suplemen, herbal dll... tidak diregistrasi sebagai OBAT... melainkan sebagai suplemen dll
Nah..,. kalau yg lewat uji klinis aja selalu ada kemungkinan efek samping... apalagi yg tidak melalui rentetan uji klinis.
Di melbourne 2 tahun yl ada seorang perempuan usia produktif mengalami severe liver failure dan tengah dipersiapkan emergency liver transplant tetapi keburu meninggal karena severe bleeding ... penyebabnya? obat cina
Nah maksud saya .. kalau hidup itusendiri pada dasarnya adalah risiko .. mengapa pula kita harus memilih sesuatu yg berisiko kalau memang tersedia pilihan yg tidak berisiko
Oh ya .. sebaiknya kita jangan menduga2 deh ... misalnya ... mungkin mengandung zat besi ... dari pada nebak2 begitu (kekurangan obat tradisional, adalah mereka tdk lengkap mencantumkan kandungannya) .. ya konsumsi makanan tinggi iron atau sekalian makan iron supllement yg jelas kandungannya sesuai anjuran FDA... Dalan hal post natal: ya hidup sehat ... olah raga teratur dan makan sehat ...dan gak ada kok angin jahat hehehe kecuali tsunami kali ya hehehe ... "
Original Article:
Herb and drug interactions: 'Natural' products not always safe
You may think herbal supplements are safe because they're labeled "natural." But many herbal supplements contain active ingredients that can harm you if taken with certain prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
In addition, some medical situations increase your risk of adverse effects if you take herbal products. Talk to your doctor before taking any herbal products if you're pregnant or breast-feeding or if you have:
High blood pressure
Thyroid problems
Depression or other psychiatric problems
Parkinson's disease
Enlarged prostate gland
Blood-clotting problems
Diabetes
Heart disease
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
History of stroke or organ transplant
It's a good idea to talk to your doctor about any herbal supplements you take, no matter what type of medication you're using or the condition for which you're being treated. Here are 14 herbs and the prescription and OTC drugs you shouldn't take with them:
Capsicum
Avoid taking with:
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors — used for diabetic, kidney disease, heart failure, high blood pressure
Theophylline (Elixophyllin, Uniphyl) — an asthma medication
Sedatives
Antidepressants
Capsicum may increase the absorption and the effect of these drugs. It may also increase the likelihood of developing a cough if used with ACE
inhibitors.
Coenzyme Q-10
Avoid taking with:
Warfarin (Coumadin) — a blood-thinning medication
Chemotherapy
The use of warfarin and coenzyme Q-10 together increases your risk of excessive bleeding. Coenzyme Q-10 may reduce the effectiveness of some
chemotherapy. Some drugs, such as those used to lower cholesterol (lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin), blood sugar (glyburide, tolazamide) and blood pressure (beta blockers such as Inderal, Lopressor), can alter coenzyme Q-10's effectiveness. Also, people with diabetes should
be aware that coenzyme Q-10 may decrease their need for insulin.
Dong quai
Avoid taking with:
Warfarin (Coumadin) — a blood-thinning medication
St. John's wort
Antibiotics (sulfonamides, quinolones)
The combination of dong quai and warfarin may increase your risk of bleeding. Using St. John's wort or certain antibiotics with dong quai may
increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun.
Echinacea
Avoid taking with:
Anabolic steroids
Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) — used to treat an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) — used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Ketoconazole (Nizoral) — an antifungal medication
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) — an immunosuppressant
HIV protease inhibitors — human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) medications
Benzodiazepines (Alprazolam, Valium) — anti-anxiety medications
Calcium channel blockers — used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease
Echinacea shouldn't be combined with other drugs that can cause liver damage. And because this herb may stimulate the immune system, it may interfere with the effects of immunosuppressants. Echinacea may also elevate the levels of HIV protease inhibitors, calcium
channel blockers and anti-anxiety drugs in the blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
Ephedra
In late December 2003, the Food and Drug Administration announced the ban of ephedra from the marketplace because of health concerns. Ephedra increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, seizures and death. Combined with caffeine, decongestants, stimulants and other drugs, it becomes especially risky. Ephedra is a potent herb that's present in many products, especially those designed to give you pep or help you lose weight. It goes by many names, such as ma-huang, herbal ecstasy, mahuang, mahuanggen and ma huang root. Any "natural" product that claims to cause weight loss or increase energy may have ephedra in it. Carefully review the product's contents with your doctor or pharmacist before assuming it doesn't.
Feverfew
Avoid taking with:
Aspirin
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) — blood-thinning medication
Clopidogrel (Plavix) — blood-thinning medication
Dipyridamole (Persantine) — blood-thinning medication
Warfarin (Coumadin) — blood-thinning medication
These medications can reduce blood clot formation. Feverfew may increase this effect, causing spontaneous and excessive bleeding.
Garlic
Avoid taking with:
Aspirin
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) — blood-thinning medication
Clopidogrel (Plavix) — blood-thinning medication
Dipyridamole (Persantine) — blood-thinning medication
Warfarin (Coumadin) — blood-thinning medication
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) — an immunosuppressant
Saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase) — an HIV protease inhibitor
Combined with garlic, anticoagulant medications may cause spontaneous and excessive bleeding. Garlic may decrease the effectiveness of
immunosuppressants and HIV protease inhibitors. Garlic may cause lower levels of blood sugar, which may decrease your need
for insulin if you have diabetes. If you take insulin and garlic together, monitor your blood sugar carefully and report any changes to your doctor.
Ginger
Avoid taking with:
Aspirin
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) — blood-thinning medication
Clopidogrel (Plavix) — blood-thinning medication
Dipyridamole (Persantine) — blood-thinning medication
Warfarin (Coumadin) — blood-thinning medication
H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors — acid-blocking medication
Ginger may increase the effect of anticoagulants, which may cause excessive bleeding. It may also increase the production of stomach acid,
which could counteract the effects of antacid medications. Ginger may lower your blood pressure or blood sugar levels, which may
reduce your need for blood-pressure-lowering medications or insulin if you have diabetes. Monitor your blood pressure or blood sugar levels if you
take these medications and report any changes to your doctor.
Ginkgo
Avoid taking with:
Aspirin
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) — blood-thinning medication
Clopidogrel (Plavix) — blood-thinning medication
Dipyridamole (Persantine) — blood-thinning medication
Warfarin (Coumadin) — blood-thinning medication
Antidepressants
Antipsychotic medications
Insulin
Ginkgo may increase the anticoagulant effect of these drugs and has the potential to cause spontaneous and excessive bleeding when used in
conjunction with these medications. It can also increase the amount of antidepressant medication in your blood. When combined with antipsychotic medications, ginkgo may cause seizures. Ginkgo also affects insulin levels, so if you're taking the two together, monitor your glucose levels carefully.
Ginseng
Avoid taking with:
Warfarin (Coumadin) — blood-thinning medication
Phenelzine (Nardil) — an antidepressant
Digoxin (Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin) — heart medication
Insulin and oral antidiabetic medications
Used with warfarin, ginseng can increase your risk of bleeding problems. Ginseng with phenelzine may cause headache, trembling and manic behavior. Ginseng may interfere with digoxin's pharmacologic action or the ability to monitor digoxin's activity. Ginseng can reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes (formerly called adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes). Without careful glucose monitoring, the use of ginseng with insulin or oral antidiabetic medications may cause dangerously low blood sugar levels.
Ipriflavone
Avoid taking with:
Warfarin (Coumadin) — blood-thinning medication
Antipsychotics
Tacrine (Cognex) — an Alzheimer's disease medication
Theophylline (Elixophyllin, Uniphyl) and zafirlukast (Accolate) — asthma medications
Caffeine
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) — a cancer treatment and prevention medication
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) — a muscle relaxant
Celecoxib (Celebrex) — pain-relieving arthritis medication
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications — pain-relieving medication
Ipriflavone affects the way these drugs are metabolized, usually increasing the levels of the medications in the blood and the effects of the drugs.
Kava
Avoid taking with:
Sedatives
Sleeping pills
Antipsychotics
Alcohol
Drugs used to treat anxiety or Parkinson's disease
Combined with these drugs, kava can produce deep sedation and, in some cases, even coma. In late 2001, following reports from Europe of liver
problems in several people who used kava, the Food and Drug Administration started investigating the safety of this herb. Until more is known, don't start taking kava or products that contain kava. If you already do so, contact your doctor for advice and ask if you need liver function tests to check for unexpected liver problems. Don't take kava if you have a history of liver problems, if you're depressed, or if you take antidepressants or prescription sedatives.
Melatonin
Avoid taking with:
Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) — used to lower blood pressure and treat heart disease
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) — an antidepressant
Melatonin may reduce nifedipine's ability to lower blood pressure, which could lead to an increased heart rate and blood pressure level if these
drugs are taken together. Fluvoxamine slows the metabolism of melatonin, which may result in excessive sleepiness.
St. John's wort
Avoid taking with any prescription medications. In particular, avoid taking St. John's wort and:
Antidepressants
HIV protease inhibitors — used to treat HIV/AIDS
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors — used to treat HIV/AIDS
Digoxin (Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin) — heart medication
Theophylline (Elixophyllin, Uniphyl) — an asthma medication
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) — an immunosuppressant
Chemotherapy
Oral contraceptives
Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) and diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor) — blood pressure and heart disease medications
Warfarin (Coumadin) — blood-thinning medication
Alcohol
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) — a cancer treatment and prevention medication
St. John's wort has been shown to affect your body's metabolism of all of these drugs. Many other drugs are likely to be affected, too. Until more
is known about St. John's wort's ability to alter the metabolism of pharmaceutical medications, it's probably best not to combine such
medications with St. John's wort. Also, the combination of St. John's wort with some antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, may cause an excess of serotonin (serotonin syndrome). Typical symptoms include headache, stomach upset and restlessness.
St. John's wort may reduce the effectiveness of some oral contraceptives. Use another form of birth control while taking St. John's wort.
By Mayo Clinic staff
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December 31, 2003
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