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Drug-Herb Interactions

Knowing the Drugs Your Patients Are Taking and How They Interact with Chinese Medicine

By Greg Sperber

NCCAOM (28), IVAS (12), Standard Certificate (28)
Access Period: Lifetime
Series Length: 28hrs

Series Overview

We know that a large proportion of our patients are on pharmaceuticals or trying to avoid being on them. To be the most effective practitioner we can, we need to know about drugs, how they work, and how they affect what we do with Chinese medicine.

Think of this series as pharmaceutical course "lite." We are going to talk about all of the major drug categories, get into why they are prescribed, how they work, and the dangers to be on the look out for. All of this from the perspective of a Chinese medical practitioner. So we discuss drug-herb and drug-acupuncture interactions as well as important and positive combinations.

The first two courses start at the basics. In the first course, The Basics of Pharmacology and Chinese Medicine, we get into many of the basics of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics (and the ADME scheme) and pharmacodynamics. In the second course, we expand on these basics and jump deep into drug-herb interactions. After that, we explore categories of drugs.

This series is all about applying what you learn to your patients. When we discuss drug-herb interactions, we not only talk about how to understand the information but also how to communicate it to our patients by introducing a practice building tool, the Drug-Herb Matrix.

This is a super important course for any practitioner!

This seminar is based on my book published by Blue Poppy: Integrative Pharmacology, Combining Modern Pharmacology and Integrative Medicine written with Bob Flaws.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 1

The Basics of Pharmacology and Chinese Medicine

This course looks at basic pharmacology principles including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in a fascinating exploration. These concepts are explicitly applied to Chinese medicine and herbology.
Total CPDs: 3
NCCAOM (3), IVAS (3), Standard Certificate (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

This course looks at basic pharmacology principles including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in a fascinating exploration. These concepts are explicitly applied to Chinese medicine and herbology. This is a foundation for understanding how pharmaceuticals and Chinese herbs move through and work on the human body. We will be emphasizing the ADME scheme and setting the stage for a discussion of predicting drug-herb interactions.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the basics of pharmacokinetics including the ADME scheme, and pharmacodynamics
  • Identify the general mechanisms of action for drugs and herbs
  • Apply basic pharmacological concepts to Chinese herbs

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 min
Introduction
15 min - 1.75 hrs
Pharmacokinetics
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrs
Pharmacodynamics
2.75 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 2

Drug-Herb Interactions and the Matrix

This course takes the basic pharmacology principles discussed in the Basics of Pharmacology course, including the ADME scheme and the therapeutic index, and applies them to understanding and predicting drug-herb interactions.
Total CPDs: 3
Standard Certificate (3), NCCAOM (3), IVAS (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

We can predict potential drug-herb interactions. This course takes the basic pharmacology principles discussed in the Basics of Pharmacology course, including the ADME scheme and the therapeutic index, and applies them to understanding and predicting drug-herb interactions. In addition, recent areas of research related to interactions, such as p-glycoprotein and other transporters, will be discussed. The emphasis is on both the theoretical prediction and real world application of strategies for preventing and dealing with interactions. This includes a discussion about creating a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix for determining an individual patient's risk. The template for the matrix will be provided as part of the course.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how the basics of pharmacokinetics, including the ADME scheme, and pharmacodynamics can be used to predict drug-herb interactions
  • Identify the risks involved with combining drugs and herbs
  • Create a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix for assessing individual patient risk and as a tool for communication

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 min
Introduction
15 min - 1.75 hrs
Discuss risk factors for drug-herb interactions, including pharmaco-kinetic and -dynamic aspects
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrs
Demonstrate how to create a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix to facilitate risk assessment and patient communication
2.75 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 3

Autonomic Nervous System Drugs and Chinese Medicine

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) drugs as a class are often used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. This seminar examines major ANS drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of.
Total CPDs: 3
NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3), IVAS (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) drugs as a class are varied in their effects and often used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, drug-herb interactions, as well as interference with Chinese diagnostics. This seminar examines major ANS drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for Alzheimers and other dementias, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, hypo- and hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and other conditions. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how autonomic nervous system drugs and herbs interact
  • Identify the most common autonomic nervous system drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions
  • Explore how major autonomic nervous system drugs act on the body

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction
30 min - 2.5 hrs
Discussion of individual autonomic nervous system drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions
2.5 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 4

Psychiatric Drugs and Chinese Medicine

Psychiatric drugs as a class are very commonly used in the general population and by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. This seminar examines major psychiatric drugs and issues when combining with herbs and acupuncture.
Total CPDs: 3
Standard Certificate (3), IVAS (3), NCCAOM (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Psychiatric drugs as a class are very commonly used in the general population and by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, potential addiction, and drug-herb interactions. This seminar examines major psychiatric drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and mania. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how psychiatric drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common psychiatric drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major psychiatric drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 min
Introduction.
15 min - 1.75 hrs
Discussion of individual Psychiatric drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrs
Introduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
2.75 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 5

Central Nervous System Drugs and Chinese Medicine

Central Nervous System (CNS) drugs as a class have profound effects and are very commonly used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners.
Total CPDs: 2
NCCAOM (2), Standard Certificate (2)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Central Nervous System (CNS) drugs as a class have profound effects and are very commonly used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, drug-herb interactions, as well as potential interference with Chinese diagnostics. This seminar examines major CNS drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative conditions, insomnia, epilepsy, as well as CNS stimulants and opioid drugs. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how central nervous system drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common central nervous system drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major central nervous system drugs act on the body.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction.
30 min - 1 hrs
Discussion of individual central nervous system drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Discussion of potential drug-herb and drug-acupuncture interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Summary.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 6

Cardiac Drugs and Chinese Medicine

Cardiac drugs as a class are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the US. This seminar examines major cardiac drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture.
Total CPDs: 3
NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Cardiac drugs as a class are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the US. Lipitor, a statin drug to treat cholesterol is the most commonly prescribed drug. Several hypertension drugs are also in the top ten prescribed. This seminar examines major cardiac drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for hypertension, arrhythmia, high cholesterol, and coagulative states. Herb-drug acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. Each of the following drug classes will be explored: antihypertensive agents, anti-hyperlipidemic agents, anti-arrhythmics, and anticoagulants.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how cardiac drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common cardiac drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major cardiac drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 min
Introduction.
15 min - 1 hrs
Introduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 2.5 hrs
Discussion of individual cardiac drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 7

Sex Hormones and Reproductive Aids and Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine is used to help menstrual, menopausal, contraceptive, and reproductive medical conditions. This seminar looks at sex hormones and reproductive aids and what Chinese medical practitioners need to know.
Total CPDs: 2
NCCAOM (2), Standard Certificate (2)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Chinese medicine is often used to help menstrual, menopausal, contraceptive, and reproductive medical conditions. In addition, several of the drugs used as sex hormones or anti-hormones are used to treat various cancers and other conditions. This seminar examines sex hormones and reproductive aids and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of drugs including androgens, anti-androgens, estrogens, progestins, anti-progestins, as well as selective estrogen receptor modulators and various reproductive aids. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. If you treat various hormonal cancers, severe hormonal conditions, and/or reproductive medicine, this is a must attend seminar.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how Sex Hormones and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common Sex Hormones with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major Sex Hormones act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction.
30 min - 1 hrs
Introduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Discussion of individual Sex Hormone classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Summary.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 8

Endocrine Drugs and Chinese Medicine

This seminar explores drugs used to treat several common conditions in the population and in acupuncturist offices. These include thyroid conditions, diabetes (both type I and II), as well as auto-immune and inflammatory conditions.
Total CPDs: 2
NCCAOM (2), Standard Certificate (2)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

This seminar explores drugs used to treat several common conditions in the population and in acupuncturist offices. These include thyroid conditions, diabetes (both type I and II), as well as auto-immune and inflammatory conditions. In addition to drugs to treat these conditions, we will also be exploring drugs used to treat the pituitary and inhibitors of adrenocorticoids. After a review of the hypothalamus and pituitary and their hormones, each of the endocrine organs and their hormones will be examined for practical implications in modern medicine. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. If you treat any of these conditions, and/or tumors and cancers affecting the thyroid, pituitary, or adrenals, this is a must attend seminar.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how endocrine drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common endocrine drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major endocrine drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction.
30 min - 1 hrs
Discussion of individual endocrine drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Discussion of individual endocrine drug classes and Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Summary.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 9

Respiratory Drugs and Chinese Medicine

This seminar will examine drugs to treat respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, allergies, the cold and flu, and coughing.
Total CPDs: 2
Standard Certificate (2), NCCAOM (2)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Asthma is one of the most common conditions in the population. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Add in allergies and the common cold and flu, and it is practically impossible to avoid patients who are or will be on drugs to treat these conditions. This seminar will examine drugs to treat respiratory diseases including those listed here as well as antitussives and expectorants. We will be exploring these diseases in addition to the drug functions, mechanisms of actions, adverse drug reactions, red flags, and herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions for each type of drug. Join us for this informative and relevant seminar.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how respiratory drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common respiratory drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major respiratory drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction.
30 min - 1 hrs
Discussion of individual respiratory drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Discussion of individual respiratory drug classes including Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Summary.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 10

Gastrointestinal Drugs and Chinese Medicine

This seminar will examine drugs to help treat irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, excessive gas, diarrhea, and nausea and vomiting.
Total CPDs: 2
Standard Certificate (2), NCCAOM (2)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

While there are serious diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, there are also common conditions that most will experience at some point and need some help. These include constipation, excessive gas, diarrhea, and nausea and vomiting (both idiopathic and anticancer drug induced). This seminar will examine drugs to help treat each of these conditions including drug functions, mechanisms of actions, adverse drug reactions, red flags, and herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions for each type of drug.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how gastrointestinal drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common gastrointestinal drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major gastrointestinal drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 1 hrs
Discussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Discussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Summary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 11

Antibacterial Drugs and Chinese Medicine

Antibiotics are a fascinating category of drugs that are widely used by our patients with lots of implications and interactions with Chinese medicine. This seminar examines this class of drugs and, by necessity, discusses various types of bacteria.
Total CPDs: 3
Standard Certificate (3), NCCAOM (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Antibacterial drugs are a major contributor to the massive increase in lifespan during the twentieth century. They have also been incredibly controversial. Paradoxically being some of the safest drugs in the entire pharmacopeia and causing life-threatening allergies, secondary infections, and resistance. This is a fascinating category of drugs that are widely used by our patients with lots of implications and interactions with Chinese medicine. This seminar examines this class of drugs and, by necessity, discusses various types of bacteria. Within each class of antibacterials, we will look at other functions, red flag issues, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and any potential interactions. Chinese medical practitioners often have very strong feelings about antibiotics, this course will challenge and support a lot of commonly held beliefs and help us be better practitioners for our patients.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how antibacterial drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common antibacterial drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major antibacterial drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
  • Understand the basics of bacterial microbiology.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 2 hrs
Discussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
Discussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 12

Other Antimicrobial Drugs and Chinese Medicine

This seminar will spend quite a bit of time discussing antivirals including those used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Additionally, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and anthelminthic (anti-worm) agents will be discussed.
Total CPDs: 2
NCCAOM (2), Standard Certificate (2)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

This seminar will spend quite a bit of time discussing antivirals used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), coronavirus, herpes, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and some hepatitises. Additionally, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and anthelminthic (anti-worm) agents will be discussed. These discussions will, by necessity, also include life cycles of many of these of these pathogens. Within each type of agent, we will examine functions, red flag issues, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and any potential interactions. This will be a fascinating exploration of some frequently treated conditions by Chinese medical practitioners as well as some that are quite uncommon. They may be uncommon, but they are still very interesting.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how antimicrobial drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common antimicrobial drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major antimicrobial drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
  • Understand the basics of microbial biology.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 1 hrs
Discussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Discussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Summary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 13

Anti-Cancer Drugs and Chinese Medicine

Anti-Cancer Drugs as a group of drugs are more commonly used than we would like. There are a lot of different agents to combat them. This seminar will look at classes of anti-cancer drugs.
Total CPDs: 3
NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Anti-Cancer Drugs as a group of drugs are more commonly used than we would like. But cancer is not a singular disease and is actually thousands of very different diseases with only one thing in common: unregulated and malignant cell growth. Just as there are so many cancers, there are a lot of different agents to combat them. This seminar will look at classes of anti-cancer drugs: alkylating agents, antimetabolites, antibiotics, microtubule inhibitors, steroid hormones and their antagonists, monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and other anti-cancer agents. We will look at what they do and how they do it, as well as the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. This is a must review seminar for anyone who has cancer patients in their practice.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how anti-cancer drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common anti-cancer drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major anti-cancer drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 2 hrs
Discussion of individual anti-cancer drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrs
Discussion of individual anti-cancer drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 14

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Chinese Medicine

Anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly prescribed to our patients. And there is probably no drug more widely used among our patient population, when you consider over-the-counter use. This seminar explores this class of drugs.
Total CPDs: 2
NCCAOM (2), Standard Certificate (2)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 2hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

Anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly prescribed to our patients. And there is probably no drug more widely used among our patient population, when you consider over-the-counter use. This seminar explores this class of drugs including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other analgesics, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), migraine drugs, and drugs to treat gout and ulcerative colitis. Join us as we look at the uses, mechanisms of action, cautions, and potential interactions of these agents.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how Anti-Inflammatory drugs and herbs interact.
  • Identify the most common Anti-Inflammatory drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
  • Explore how major Anti-Inflammatory drugs act on the body.
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction.
30 min - 1 hrs
Discussion of individual Anti-Inflammatory drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Discussion of individual Anti-Inflammatory drug classes including Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
Summary.

Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 15

Miscellaneous Drugs and Chinese Medicine

An eclectic group of drugs await us as we explore miscellaneous drugs and how they interact with Chinese medicine.
Total CPDs: 3
NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 3hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

An eclectic group of drugs await us as we explore miscellaneous drugs and how they interact with Chinese medicine. We will look at erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, immunosuppressive, obesity, and acne drugs, skeletal muscle relaxants, and aids for smoking cessation. Join us as we look at the uses, mechanisms of action, cautions, and potential interactions of these agents.

Course Objectives

  • Understand how miscellaneous drugs and herbs interact
  • Identify the most common miscellaneous drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions
  • Explore how major miscellaneous drugs act on the body
  • Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction
30 min - 2.5 hrs
Discussion of individual miscellaneous drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions
2.5 hrs - 3 hrs
Summary

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Taught by Greg Sperber

Dr. Greg Sperber is an author and also holds a Masters and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is a professor at PCOM and speaks internationally on TCM business and drug-herb interactions.
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