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anesthesia quick
glossary
what is anesthesia?
who administers anesthesia?
who gets what type
of anesthesia?
local anesthesia:
topical, cold, cream
local anesthesia:
injection, tumescent, ring block, regional block
IV sedation / monitored
anesthesia care
general anesthesia
stages of general
anesthesia
preparing for anesthesia
anesthesia and herbal drug interactions
anesthesia and prescription
drug interactions
post-anesthesia
guidelines
anesthesia fees
Drug Interactions
Herbal Medications
Many herbal medications can be dangerous when taken
around the time of surgery because they can interact
with anesthesia, and increase bleeding, blood pressure,
heart rate, or even increase the risk of suicide. It
is extremely important to inform your doctor of all
prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal remedies
that you take either regularly or occasionally.
Following is a partial list of the more commonly used
herbal medications and possible side effects or drug
interactions.
Echinacea Used to boost the immune system, but
may cause liver damage
Ephedra or Ma-Huang Used as an appetite suppressant
or for asthma or bronchitis, but may cause dangerously
high blood pressure or heart rate. Ephedra (similar
to the medicine in the cold remedy, Ephedrine) has recently
been responsible for several athletes' deaths
Feverfew Used for headaches, arthritis, and
allergies, but may increase bleeding
Garlic Used for lowering cholesterol, triglyceride
levels and blood pressure, but may increase bleeding
Ginger Used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness,
but may increase bleeding
Ginkgo (also called ginkgo biloba) Used for
improving memory and mental alertness, but may increase
bleeding
Ginseng Increases physical stamina and mental
concentration, but may cause decreased effectiveness
of certain anticlotting medications, increase heart
rate or high blood pressure, and may cause bleeding
in women after menopause
Goldenseal Used as a mild laxative and also
reduces inflammation, but may worsen swelling and/or
high blood pressure
Kava-kava For nervousness, anxiety, restlessness,
or muscle relaxant.May prolong the effects of certain
anesthetics or increase the risk of suicide for people
with certain types of depressions
Licorice Used for treating stomach ulcers, but
may cause high blood pressure, swelling or electrolyte
imbalances
Valerian Used as mild sedative, sleep-aid, or
muscle relaxant.(Like Valium) May prolong the effects
of certain anesthesia
Vitamin E Used to decrease risk of heart disease,
but greatly increases the risk of bleeding in larger
doses
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