Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives in Food

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Which of the following activities is NOT associated with Camellia sinensis (Green tea)?

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antibacterial (correct)
  • Antioxidant and radical scavenger
  • Antidiarrhoeic

What is the recommended duration of use for powdered herbal form of Camellia sinensis?

  • 1-2 weeks
  • Less than a week
  • 2-4 weeks
  • More than a week (correct)

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Camellia sinensis?

  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypersensitivity to the active compound
  • Cardiovascular disorders (correct)
  • Gastric and duodenal ulcers

Which plant is known to contain Thujone, a neurotoxic and hallucinogenic compound?

<p>Artemisia absinthium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is used as a weight loss supplement and helps in reducing the sense of hunger?

<p>Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is known to increase cholesterol in the stool and reduce intestinal absorption of other drugs?

<p>Plantago psyllium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a therapeutic indication for Folium?

<p>Management of chronic constipation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for the use of Folium?

<p>Appendicitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of use for Folium?

<p>Less than 1 week (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible undesirable effect of Folium?

<p>Allergic reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible side effect of chronic ingested overdoses of anthranoid containing medicinal products?

<p>Loss of fluid and electrolyte (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives?

<p>Contact laxative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives exert their laxative effect?

<p>By inhibiting the absorption of water and electrolytes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural substance can be used as an anti-emetic for travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?

<p>Ginger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hydroxyanthracene derivatives have been shown to be genotoxic in vitro?

<p>Aloe-emodin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of use for aloe barbadensis (aloe) extract?

<p>Not to be used for more than 1 week (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of hydroxyanthracene derivatives?

<p>Hypersensitivity to the active substance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can chronic use of hydroxyanthracene derivatives cause?

<p>Pigmentation of the intestinal mucosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a potential side effect of an overdose of caffeine?

<p>Vomiting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a cause of constipation?

<p>Excessive fluid intake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a characteristic of bulk-forming laxatives?

<p>They can be used to treat diarrhea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these natural resources is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?

<p>Fraxinus ornus and angustifolia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is known to contain a neurotoxic and hallucinogenic compound?

<p>Artemisia absinthium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which weight loss supplement is known to increase the sense of satiety and reduce the sense of hunger?

<p>Plantago psyllium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound in bitter orange is involved in weight-loss claims?

<p>β-synerphine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Folium?

<p>Appendicitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of an overdose of Folium?

<p>Toxic hepatitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a pharmacodynamic effect of Folium?

<p>Conversion of the active substance into sennidins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the metabolite of Folium is excreted in urine?

<p>3-6% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT associated with Tannin-containing drugs?

<p>Antibacterial (with AMFOTERICIN B and FLUCONAZOL vs. Candida Albicans) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of chronic ingestion of Camellia sinensis (Green tea)?

<p>Insomnia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of powdered herbal form of Camellia sinensis?

<p>Hypersensitivity to the active compound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of chronic ingested overdoses of anthranoid containing medicinal products?

<p>Gastritis and ulcers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural substance is used to relieve gastric inflammation, peptic ulcers, and duodenal ulcers?

<p>Liquorice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of an overdose of caffeine?

<p>Loss of fluid and electrolyte (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which natural substance can be used as an anti-emetic for both travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?

<p>Ginger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a characteristic of stimulant laxatives?

<p>They increase peristalsis of the colon and reduce transit time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

<p>Reversible blackening of the colon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a characteristic of bulk-forming laxatives?

<p>They are not digested or absorbed in the GI tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a potential side effect of chronic use of osmotic laxatives?

<p>Constipation and difficult bowel movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hydroxyanthracene derivatives has been shown to be carcinogenic?

<p>Danthron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is contraindicated in cases of intestinal obstruction and stenosis, atony, appendicitis, and inflammatory bowel disease?

<p>Frangula alnus (Frangula) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of chronic use of hydroxyanthracene derivatives?

<p>Pseudomelanosis coli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of Camellia sinensis (Green tea)?

<p>Inflammatory bowel disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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