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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{2} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{6.56 cm} p{1.44 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Rhinitis}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \{\{ac\}\} Butterbur herbs/roots & \{\{ac\}\} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{From fam. Asteraceae, but {\bf{the only member that doesn't cause allergic rhinitis "hay fever"}}.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{A.I.: {\bf{Petasins}} (sesquiterpene lactones) responsible for anti-inflammatory effect.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Antihistaminic effect= cetrizine in zyrtec.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) cause severe liver damage, so product should be labeled PA-free.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{1.444 cm} x{3.116 cm} x{3.04 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Common cold \& influenza phytotherapy}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \{\{ac\}\} \seqsplit{Iceland} moss & \{\{ac\}\} Cinnamon barks & \{\{ac\}\} Coltsfoot \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} A.I.: \seqsplit{Mucilage} & A.I.: V.O. (cinnamaldehyde \& eugenol), mucilage. & A.I.: mucilage, flavonoids, tannins, {\bf{toxic PA (must be PA-free)}} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Demulcent}. & \seqsplit{Demulcent/anti-inflamm}./Expectorant. & \seqsplit{Demulcent/anti-inflamm}./Immunostimulant. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{8.4cm}}{- {\bf{Sinusitis}} can be treated by same agents (nasal decongestants, anti-inflammatory, demulcents).} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Chronic bronchitis phytotherapy}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\{\{ac\}\} 1. Bronchodilators} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Ephedra herb} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Lobelia herb: A.I.: {\bf{alkaloids lobelin, lobelanine}}} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Both MOA: B2 stimulation causing airways relaxation.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Herbs treating asthma (Anti-asthmatic)}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\{\{ac\}\} Ephedra alkaloids} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{A.I.: ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, norephedrine, nor-pseudoephedrine).} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{MOA:} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{- stimulate {\bf{a1-adrenergic receptors}}-{}-\textgreater{} VC of nasal BV, relieving nasal congestion.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{- Stimulates {\bf{B2 adrenergic receptors}}-{}-\textgreater{} relaxes bronchial smooth muscles.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{- Increases ciliary activity and mucus liquefaction-{}-\textgreater{} {\bf{mild expectorant activity}}} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{AE: \seqsplit{irritability/headache/N/V/} {\bf{BP \& cardiac rhythm disorders with higher doses. }}} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{CI: heart \seqsplit{conditions/HTN/diabetes/thyroid} disease} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Chronic bronchitis phytotherapy}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{1. Bronchodilators \{\{ac\}\}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Ephedra herb} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Lobelia herb-A.I.: alkaloids lobelin \& lobelanine} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Both MOA: B2 stimulation causing airways relaxation.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{3.04 cm} x{4.96 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Herbal decongestants}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Peppermint\{\{ac\}\} & Eucalyptus leaves\{\{ac\}\} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} A.I.: {\bf{Menthol}} & A.I.: {\bf{Eucalyptol=cineole}} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{Both are volatile decongestants \& anti-septics.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{The VO are {\bf{mixed with camphor}} to become liniments (vapor rubs), nasal sprays, inhalers or lozenges.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{- Could help avoid rhinitis medicamentosa caused by conventional decongestants. \newline - Otrivine nasal sprays are prepared with menthol, eucalyptus oil and saline water.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2.584 cm} x{2.508 cm} x{2.508 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Dry cough herbal ttt (anti-tussives)}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \{\{ac\}\} Mucilaginous herbs & \{\{ac\}\} Essential oils \& liquorice saponins & \{\{ac\}\} Opiates \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Ex.{\bf{ Linden, marshmallow, coltsfoot.}} & E.O. ex.: {\bf{Eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme}} & {\bf{Morphine and codeine alkaloids}} from opium poppy. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} MOA: {\bf{prevent \seqsplit{local/mechanical} irritation}} of pharynx, larynx and trachea epithelium by forming protective layer over mucus membrane. & MOA: peripheral {\bf{suppression of cough reflex}} by decreasing receptors sensitivity. & MOA: {\bf{agonists}} on opiates {\bf{receptors in the cough center.}} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 11) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Demulcent \& emollients. & & Large doses may cause respiratory depression, constipation, liable to abuse. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{4 cm} x{4 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Chronic bronchitis phytotherapy}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{2. Expectorants \& mucolytics\{\{ac\}\}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \{\{ac\}\} Reflex expectorants & \{\{ac\}\} Direct-acting expectorants \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} - Snakeroot (senega): A.I.: triterpenoid saponins, senegin. & - Eucalyptus V.O. \seqsplit{(eucalyptol/cineole)} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} - Ipeca/ipecacuanha roots: A.I:Isoquinoline alkaloids (emetine, cephaeline & - Thyme oil: A.I.: VO (thymol, carvacrol) \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 4) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{- Liquorice roots: A.I.: triterpenoid saponins, glycyrrhizin.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{- {\bf{Reflex expectorants}}: drugs with saponins, emetic/acid/bitter tasting compounds. \newline Evoke reflex stimulation of thin serous mucus respiratory secretions. \newline SE: can stimulate emetic center/vomiting if not small quantities. \newline \newline - {\bf{Direct acting expectorants}}: E.O. containing drugs. Absorbed and excreted by lungs, stimulating serous mucus (surfactant effect).} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}