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Which of the following is a reported interaction with valerian root?

None reported (correct)

Drowsiness

Decreased blood pressure

Increased heart rate

What is a possible undesirable effect of valerian root?

Headache

GI symptoms (correct)

Dizziness

Muscle pain

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?

Antihistamines

Antibiotics

Analgesics

Hypnotics and sedatives (correct)

Which plant is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?

Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?

Increasing GABA concentration in the brain Signup and view all the answers

For how long is continued use of Valerian recommended to achieve optimal treatment effects?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?

Valepotriate compounds Signup and view all the answers

In which pharmaceutical form is valerian root well-established for oral use?

Solid dosage form Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reported side effect of valerian root?

Nausea Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential effect of valerian root on driving and using machines?

Impaired ability Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

Fatigue and abdominal cramps Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?

Nausea Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

Fatigue and hand tremor Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?

Hypnotics and sedatives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?

Relief of mild nervous tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended posology for Valeriana officinalis in children under 12 years of age?

Not recommended Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for the traditional use of Valeriana officinalis as a bath additive?

High fever Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?

Valepotriate compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?

Relief of mild nervous tension and sleep disorders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?

Gastrointestinal symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

Fatigue, chest tightness, hand tremor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?

Valepotriate compounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?

Increasing concentration of GABA Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

Fatigue, abdominal cramps, and chest tightness Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?

Hypnotics and sedatives Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is a reported interaction with valerian root?

What is a possible undesirable effect of valerian root?

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?

Which plant is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?

What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?

For how long is continued use of Valerian recommended to achieve optimal treatment effects?

Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?

In which pharmaceutical form is valerian root well-established for oral use?

Which of the following is a reported side effect of valerian root?

What is the potential effect of valerian root on driving and using machines?

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?

Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?

What is the recommended posology for Valeriana officinalis in children under 12 years of age?

Which of the following is a contraindication for the traditional use of Valeriana officinalis as a bath additive?

Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?

What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?

Which of the following is a reported therapeutic indication for Valeriana officinalis?

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of valerian root?

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

Which of the following is a constituent of Valeriana officinalis?

What is the main activity of Valerian in the brain?

What is the recommended duration of use for valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?

What symptoms were observed in cases of valerian root overdose?

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of valerian root?

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