Alternative Medicine
Herbal medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, reflexology, and any other therapies traditionally not emphasized in Western medical schools but popular with many patients. p.90
Complementary Medicine
Alternative medicine when used simultaneously with, rather than instead of, standard Western medicine. p.90
Conventional Medicine
The practice of medicine as taught in Western medical schools. p.90
Dietary Supplement
A product taken by mouth that contains an ingredient intended to supplement the diet, including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and substances such as enzymes, organ tissues glandular preparations, metabolites. extracts, and co
Herbal Medicine
The practice of using herbs to heal. p.90
Herbs
Plant components including bark, roots, leaves, seeds, flowers, and fruit of trees, shrubs, and woody vines, and extracts of these plants and materials that are valued for their savory, aromatic, or medicinal qualities. p.90
Latrogenic Effects
Unintentional adverse effects that are caused by the actions of a prescriber or health care professional or by specific treatment. p. 90
Legend Drugs
Medications that are not legally available without a prescription from a prescriber (e.g. physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant) Also called prescription drugs. p. 91
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
Medications that are legally available without a prescription. p.87
Phytochemicals
The pharmacologiacally active ingredients in herbal remedies. p.92
Analgesics
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Ketoprofen (Orudis KT)
Naproxen sodium (Aleve, Naprosyn)
Histamine Blockers--H1 Receptors
Chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton)
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Cetirizine (Zertec)
Histamine Blockers--H2 Receptors
Cimetidine (tagamet HB)
Famotidine (Pepcid AC)
Nizatidine (Axid AR)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Proton Pump Inhibitors
omeprazole (Prilosec OTC)
Smoking Deterrents
nicotine polacrilex gum (Nicorette)
nicotine transdermal patches (Nicoderm)
Topical medication
clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
miconazole (Monistat)
minoxidil solution and hydrocortisone acetitate 1% cream (Rogaine)
Weight Loss Products
orlistat (Alli)