Toxicological Risks and Benefits
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Which form is Lavandula angustifolia available in for oral use?

  • Capsules
  • Tablets
  • Liquid extract
  • Herbal tea (correct)

    • What are the therapeutic indications for Lavandula angustifolia?

  • Improvement of memory function
  • Relief of mental stress and exhaustion (correct)
  • Treatment of gastrointestinal disorders
  • Relief of symptoms of depression

    • Which medicinal product should not be used with Camellia sinensis (Green tea)?

  • Paracetamol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Warfarin (correct)
  • Aspirin

    • Which compound is responsible for the side effects mentioned in the text?

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

    What is the recommended posology for the powdered herbal form?

    <p>Children younger than 18 should not use it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is a contraindication for using Camelia sinensis?

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

    What is the function of stimulant laxatives?

    <p>Increase GI pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

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

    What is the contraindication for using stimulant laxatives?

    <p>Abdominal pain of unknown origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative?

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

    What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?

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

    Which of the following is a potential toxic effect of camphor?

    <p>Loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the therapeutic indications for Mentha X piperita L, aetheroleum?

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

    What is a potential undesirable effect of menthol?

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

    What is a function of Thymus serpyllums (Thymi herba/Thyme)?

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

    Which side effect is commonly associated with the chronic use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?

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

    What is the main pharmacodynamic effect of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives?

    <p>Stimulation of the motility of the large intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products contraindicated during pregnancy?

    <p>They can lead to genotoxic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of long-term use of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?

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

    Which plant is used for the treatment of bronchitis and catarrh as an expectorant?

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

    What is the activity of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra) in the respiratory system?

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

    Which plant contains Escin and is used as a marker for standardization?

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

    What are the activities of Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) in the respiratory system?

    <p>Antiseptic, secretolytic, and decongestant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the active compound involved in weight-loss claims for Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)?

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

    Which natural substance is hepatoprotective, protects against ulcer, and shows hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects?

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

    Which natural substance is used as a premedication before administration of halothane anaesthetics?

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

    Which group of drugs does peppermint oil belong to?

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

    Which of the following symptoms may occur in case of peppermint oil overdose?

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

    What is the main effect of peppermint oil on the smooth muscles of the GI tract?

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

    What is the role of peppermint oil's choleretic and antifoaming effects?

    <p>Decrease abdominal distension and discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

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

    What is the recommended duration of use for stimulant laxatives?

    <p>1 week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is responsible for the discoloration of urine during treatment?

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

    What is the contraindication for using stimulant laxatives?

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

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