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“What I appreciate the most is the breadth of experience Dr. Chen shared in reference to each of the formula - some of the uses and combinations are new to me and will be helpful in my clinical practice.” L.C.

“I learned many new connections between TCM & Western medication which will help me to mesh both together. Excellent seminars.” M.B.

RECOGNITION OF DRUGS WITH
HIGHER RISK OF INTERACTION

By John Chen, L.Ac., O.M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.

BRAND NAME	GENERIC NAME	TYPE OF DRUGS	EFFECT OF INTERACTION	COMMENT
Amphotericin	Amphotericin	antifungal	may reduce elimination of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Axid	Nizatidine	acid-reducer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	adjust herb doses accordingly

Carafate	Sucralfate	anti-ulcer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	separate taking herbs and drugs by two hours

Cholestid	Colestipol	antihyperlipidemic	may interfere with absorption of herbs	separate taking herbs and drugs by two hours

Coumadin	Warfarin	anticoagulant	this effect may change with herbs	monitor Coumadin effectiveness closely

Diflucan	Fluconazole	antifungal	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Dilantin	Phenytoin	anticonvulsant	may increase the metabolism of herbs	increase dose of herbs if necessary

E-Mycin	Erythromycin	antibiotic	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

EES	Erythromycin	antibiotic	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Eryc	Erythromycin	antibiotic	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Ethanol	Alcohol	alcohol	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Haldol	Haloperidol	antipsychotic	may interfere with absorption of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Maalox	Antacid	antacid	may interfere with absorption of herbs	separate taking herbs and drugs by two hours

Methotrexate	Methotrexate	antineoplastic	may reduce elimination of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Mylanta	Antacid	antacid	may interfere with absorption of herbs	separate taking herbs and drugs by two hours

Nexium	Esomeprazole	acid-reducer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	adjust herb doses accordingly

Nizoral	Ketoconazole	antifungal	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Pepcid	Famotidine	acid-reducer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	adjust herb doses accordingly

Phenobarbital	Phenobarbital	anticonvulsant	may increase the metabolism of herbs	increase dose of herbs if necessary

Prevacid	Lansoprazole	acid-reducer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	adjust herb doses accordingly

Prilosec	Omeprazole	acid-reducer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	adjust herb doses accordingly

Propulsid	Cisapride	GI stimulant	may interfere with absorption of herbs	increase dose of herbs if necessary

Protonix	Pantoprazole	GI stimulant	may interfere with absorption of herbs	increase dose of herbs if necessary

Questran	Cholestyramine	antihyperlipidemic	may decrease absorption of herbs	separate taking herbs and drugs by two hours

Reglan	Metoclopramide	GI stimulant	may interfere with absorption of herbs	increase dose of herbs if necessary

Rifadin	Rifampin	antibiotic	may increase the metabolism of herbs	increase dose of herbs if necessary

Sporonox	Itraconazole	antifungal	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Tagamet	Cimetidine	acid-reducer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	adjust herb doses accordingly

Tagamet	Cimetidine	acid-reducer	may slow the metabolism of herbs	decrease dose of herbs if necessary

Tegretol	Carbamazepine	anticonvulsant	may increase the metabolism of herbs	increase dose of herbs if necessary

Tums	Antacid	antacid	may interfere with absorption of herbs	separate taking herbs and drugs by two hours

Zantac	Ranitidine	acid-reducer	may interfere with absorption of herbs	adjust herb doses accordingly

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Chen, L.Ac., O.M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.

Dr. John Chen is a recognized authority in both western pharmacology and Chinese Herbal Medicine, having combined formal training in both fields with extensive research ‘on the ground’ in China. He teaches at the USC School of Pharmacy, Emperor’s College, Yo San University of TCM, OCOM, Five Branches, AOMA and ACTCM, and has taught numerous professional seminars across the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Chen’s published works include Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (2003, AOM Press) and the upcoming Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications (2008, AOM Press) for which works he is lead author.

This table was taken out of the Clinical Manual of Oriental Medicine, V2.
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To learn more about herbs, John Chen is speaking on the following topic for Lotus Institute. The class is approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by the California Acupuncture Board and NCCAOM.

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