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