Tambocor
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• A strict vegetarian diet may contribute to alkaline urine, reducing urinary excretion of this medication.1
• Avoid ginger and ma huang with this medication because they could cause irregular heartbeats.2
• Night-blooming Cereus has approval status by the German Commission E regarding its ability to stabilize arrhythmia, however the herb should not be used together with an antiarrhythmic drug without consulting a pharmacist or physician due to possible additive effects.3
• The German Commission E also notes the possibility for chronic use of rhubarb, or senna to deplete potassium resources thereby potentiating the effects of antiarrhythmic drugs.4
• It may be advisable to avoid these herbs with cardiac activity due to possible additive effects or increased side effects: black hellebore, calamus, cereus, cola, coltsfoot, devil's claw, European mistletoe, fenugreek, fumitory, digitalis leaf, ginseng, hedge mustard, figwort, lily of the valley roots, motherwort, pleurisy root, squill bulb leaf scales, white horehound, mate, scotch broom flower, shepherd's purse, and wild carrot5
References1 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
2 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
2 The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
2 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
3 Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998
4 Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998
5 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
5 Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998
5 The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
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The information in Drug Watch is provided as a courtesy to NewsTarget readers by Applied Health Solutions in cooperation with Healthway Solutions. Although the information is presented with scientific references, we do not wish to imply that this represents a comprehensive list of considerations about any specific drug, herb or nutrient. Nor should this information be considered a substitute for the advice of your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare practitioner. Please read the disclaimer about the intentions and limitations of the information provided on these pages. It is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other drugs and nutritional supplements that you are taking if they are recommending a new medication. Copyright © 2007 by Applied Health Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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