Advanced Pharmacology

L.L. is a 67-year-old male who has been diagnosed with BPH. He is having difficulty with urination. He is currently on Cozaar 100 mg for HTN and his BP is well controlled. He is taking no other medications. The doctor has recommended medication for his BPH, but he would like to try a herbal supplement before taking a prescription medication.

  1. Explain which herbal supplement in L.L’s case recommend (One paragraph)
  2. Explain the recommended dosage and why (One paragraph)
  3. Explain de herbal supplement's positive effect in L.L’s case (One paragraph)
  4. Explain the purpose of herbal supplement in L.L’s case (One paragraph)
  5. Explain the possible side effects of the herbal supplement? (One paragraph)

a. Explain the recommendation for facing the side effects

  1. What warnings and education should you give L.L. before he starts the herbal supplement (One paragraph)