The European Union Herbal Monograph for Mentha X Piperita L
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Which route of administration can cause broncho and laryngoconstriction in hypersensitive patients?

  • Inhalation (correct)
  • Cutaneous
  • Oral
  • Oromucosal

What are the possible side effects of allergic reactions to menthol?

  • Bradycardia
  • Muscle tremor
  • Headache
  • Anaphylactic shock (correct)

What are the potential adverse reactions to cutaneous and transdermal use of peppermint oil?

  • Skin rash
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Eye irritation
  • All of the above (correct)

Which therapeutic indication is considered a well-established use of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Symptomatic relief of minor spasms of the GI tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential undesirable effect of using Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Urine and stools with an odour of menthol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the gastro-resistant forms of Mentha X piperita L essential oil be taken?

<p>30 minutes before meals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a therapeutic indication for the traditional use of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Relief of symptoms in cough and colds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended posology for the well-established use of the gastro-resistant forms of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Take 30 minutes before meals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which undesirable effect is associated with the well-established use of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Dysuria and inflammation of the glans of the penis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration can cause hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash and eye irritation?

<p>Cutaneous and transdermal use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential adverse effects of an overdose of peppermint oil?

<p>Diarrhea and rectal ulceration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group for the indication of enhancing bile production?

<p>Other drugs for functional GI disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a therapeutic indication for the well-established use of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Symptomatic relief of mild tension type headache (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which undesirable effect is associated with the traditional use of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Urinary and stools with an odour of menthol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with the oral and oromucosal use of peppermint oil?

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

Which route of administration produces a prolonged cold sensation by stimulating cold-sensitive receptors?

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

Which pharmacotherapeutic group does peppermint oil belong to for the indication of functional GI disorders?

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

Which constituents of peppermint oil are considered non-genotoxic carcinogens?

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

Which of the following is a well-established therapeutic indication for Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Symptomatic relief of mild tension type headache (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which undesirable effect is associated with the well-established use of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

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

Which route of administration can cause hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash and eye irritation?

<p>Cutaneous and transdermal use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential adverse effects of an overdose of peppermint oil?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which therapeutic indication is considered a well-established use of Mentha X piperita L essential oil?

<p>Functional GI disorders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible side effects of allergic reactions to menthol?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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