PS268 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Prescription Drug, Tricyclic Antidepressant, Psychoactive Drug
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When nhps classified as food, manufacturers had to provide evidence that food was safe and pure, no medical claims: nhp. Must be as safe as otc products and do not need prescriptions. Health claims must now be supported by evidence. May include clinical trial data, references to published studies and pharmacopoeias an traditional resources. To constitute traditional resources must have at least 50 consecutive years of use as medicinal ingredient: represents 2 generations. Some psychoactive natural health products: st. john"s wort. Used for centuries, known as devil"s scourge (prevent demonic possession) To relieve restlessness or nervousness and help treat symptoms of sleep disorders . Superior to placebo in patients with major depression. People using it should notify physicians and pharmacists: same. S-adenosly-l-methionine naturally occurring substance found in body. Active form of amino acid methionine (methyl donor) Same tested as an antidepressant and recent summary analysis found more effective than placebo and no less effective than tricyclic antidepressants.
