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• Caffeine and Stimulant drugs
• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Insulin and medications for diabetes
• Medications changed by the liver • Medications for depression
(MAOIs) .
• Medications that decrease the immune system
(Immunosuppressants).
• Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant “Warfarin”/
Antiplatelet drugs)
3- Stinging Nettlle root
The underground parts of Urtica species.
Constituents:
• Β-sitosterol in
free forms and
glycosides
• Scopoletin
Actions:
1- Increase of urinary volume
2- Increase of maximum urinary flow
3- Reduction of residual urine Uses:
Difficulty in urination in benign prostatic hyperplasia
NB: This drug only relieves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate without
reducing the enlargement.
Other plants containing Steroidal saponins and used for industrial
production of Steroidal hormones
1- Dioscorea (Mexican Yam):
2 – Fenugreek seeds:
The oily embryo is rich in diosgenin.
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