Praktické lekárnictvo 2/2024
Interactions of drugs used in the therapy of oncological diseases with plant substance or nutritional supplements
Food supplements or constituents of the herbs, based on their impact on the pharmacodynamics of the organism or changes in the physiological processes could be protentional risk factor of the drug interaction. Patient is able, without the prescription, to buy it in a community pharmacy and could be taking herbal products without counseling. Review article describes products available in the community pharmacy with the potential of the interactions. These over-the-counter products should be used for the treatment of the depression or as a immunity boosters.
Keywords: oncology, interactions, herbal products, food supplements
