AN INTRO TO RECOGNITION & PREVENTION OF HERB-DRUG INTERACTIONS

Course overview

Increasingly, patients seeking acupuncture and herbal care may already be on a variety of western pharmaceuticals. It is essential that acupuncturists understand the fundamentals of possible herb-drug interactions prior to prescribing any herbal formulas for patients who are already taking western medications. Unexpected side effects from herb-drug interactions are a real and often devastating possibility. Ensure the safety of your patients and your practice in this introductory course with an understanding of the origin of a few Western pharmaceutical drugs and absorption in pharmacokinetic interactions with Dr. John Chen, recognized authority in both western pharmacology and Chinese herbal medicine.