cranberry

Question 1

therapeutic use

Answer 1

treatment and prevention of UTI

proanthocyanidins it contains interfere w/ bacterial adhesion to the urinary tract

Question 2

adverse effects

Answer 2

GI intolerance

Question 3

drug interactions

Answer 3

contradictory evidence that cranberry juice may increase INR of warfarin patients

Question 4

teaching

Answer 4

drink pure cranberry or take capsules; don’t drink cocktails