Herbal and alternative medicine: the impact on anesthesia

Authors

  • J M Dippenaar University of Pretoria

Keywords:

anaesthesia, drug interactions, herbal medicine

Abstract

The use of herbal and alternative therapies is increasing all over the developed as well as the developing world. As pharmacological data on drug interactions involving herbal therapies becomes available, it is important to be familiar with the challenges that concomitant use of these medications may present within the peri-operative period. This review aims to shed light on the more commonly used herbal drugs, and to discuss drug interactions and complications that may be expected in their use.

Author Biography

J M Dippenaar, University of Pretoria

MBChB, DA(SA), MMed(Anes) Principal Specialist and Clinical Head Anesthesia Department of Maxillo-Facial-Oral Surgery Oral and Dental Hospital University of Pretoria

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Published

2015-03-16

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Review Articles

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