Bulletins - Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs)
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AdministrationAdverse drug reactionsCannabis-based productsComplementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs)Drug comparisonsExtremes of Age – paediatric and elderlyInteractionsNew medicineOtherPharmacokineticPregnancy/BreastfeedingThere is far less information about the effectiveness, safety and potential for interactions for complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) compared to conventional medicines. There is no regulation of their quality or contents in New Zealand. Consider also other risks of CAMs, such as patients choosing them over conventional treatment, and the often substantial cost. Report any possible adverse effects or interactions to CARM.



St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) - November 1, 2018
November 2018
There is far less information about the effectiveness, safety and potential for interactions for complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) compared to conventional medicines. There is no regulation of their quality or contents in New Zealand.
Consider also othe...



Complementary & Alternative Medicines: Curcuma longa (Turmeric) - July 4, 2018
Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
July 2018
There is far less information about the effectiveness, safety and potential for interactions for complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) compared to conventional medicines. There is no regulation of their quality or conte...



Complementary & Alternative Medicines: Artemisia annua - July 4, 2018
Artemisia annua
July 2018
There is far less information about the effectiveness, safety and potential for interactions for complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) compared to conventional medicines.
There is no regulation of their quality or cont...



Interactions between herbal products and conventional medicines - July 9, 2014
Herbal products are commonly used by many patients alongside conventional medicines. The aim of this bulletin is to describe potential interactions with five popular products; St John’s wort, ginkgo, garlic, echinacea and fish oil.
Pharmacokinetic interactions (see table below):
Enzym...