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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Antispasmodics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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