Uses Evening primrose oil (EPO) is obtained from the seed of the plant species Oenothera biennis. EPO is also known as fever plant, huile d’onagre, king’s cureall, night willow-herb, scabish, suncups, and sundrops. EPO may be used as a food…
Uses For treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder and some schizoaffective disorders. Approved for maintenance therapy to help prevent episodes of mania or depression. As an augmenting agent for antidepressants. Has also been used to treat aggression, PTSD, and…
Perioperative Risks Pts with normal renal and CV function who have moderate hypercalcemia (11.5–13 mg/dL) have no special preop problems but may exhibit lethargy, anorexia, nausea, and polyuria. Lithium and thiazide diuretics should be held. Severe hypercalcemia (>13 mg/dL) carries…