Interactions between herbal herbal products and drugs; [Bitkisel ürünler ile ilaçlar arasindaki etkileşimler]
Abstract
Recently, herbal products are being increasingly used worldwide as a part of alternative medicine. The possibility of their concomitant use with sentetic medicines has also increased. However, there are important interactions between herbal products- and drugs. Interactions between herbs and drugs may increase or decrease the pharmacological or toxicological effect of the drug. Further research is needed to confirm and assess the clinical significance of these interactions. Physicians must be alert for adverse effects and drug interactions associated with herbal remedies, and they should ask all patients about the use of these products.