What are the potential interactions between labetalol and herbal supplements commonly used for cardiovascular health and how do these affect patient safety?
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What are the potential interactions between labetalol and herbal supplements commonly used for cardiovascular health and how do these affect patient safety?
1. Labetalol and St. John’s Wort interact, reducing labetalol’s efficacy, which can lead to poorly controlled blood pressure.
2. Garlic supplements may enhance labetalol’s hypotensive effect, increasing the risk of low blood pressure.
3. Hawthorn berry can heighten labetalol’s blood pressure-lowering effect, potentially causing hypotension.
4. Ginkgo biloba may reduce labetalol’s effectiveness in lowering blood pressure, compromising treatment.
5. Omega-3 fatty acids might sometimes enhance labetalol’s blood pressure-lowering effects, requiring monitoring.