Ginseng
The name ginseng applies to various herbs that have been used medicinally for many centuries. Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) is one of several types of true ginseng; another is American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). American ginseng is used for stress, to boost the immune system, and as a general tonic and stimulant. American ginseng contains chemicals called ginsenosides that seem to affect insulin le
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is an extract from the leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree. It is an herbal medicine that has been used for multiple conditions and is generally well tolerated, but case reports suggest it should be used with caution in patients with blood clotting disorders and those on anticoagulants because gingko leaves are believed to contain compounds that thin blood. Gingko biloba has been examined for its effect on cognitive impairment in individuals with cancer.
Ginger
Ginger is a plant herb used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Ginger has aromatic, spasmolytic, carminative, and absorbent properties that suggest direct effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Ginger has been evaluated for management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
Ghrelin
Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid peptide that is produced by cells lining the fundus of the stomach. It is a hormone that increases appetite through action on hypothalamic feeding centers. Ghrelin and ghrelin mimetics have been examined in treatment of cancer-related anorexia. Ghrelin has a short half-life (about 30 minutes) and is administered by injection.
Gene Therapy
Gene therapy was examined for its effect on pain in patients with cancer. A gene transfer vector was injected intradermally into dermatomes corresponding to the individual’s pain distribution in a phase I trial.
Garlic
Garlic is a plant species in the onion genus that has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Garlic extracts demonstrated broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity in vivo. Garlic extract has been examined for its effect in the prevention of infection among patients with cancer
Gabapentin Monotherapy
Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Gabapentin treats seizures by decreasing excitement in the brain and has been studied for its effect in patients with cancer who have neuropathic pain or symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. It also has been studied for its effect on anxiety and hot flashes. Gabapentin monotherapy involves use of the drug alone rather than as an adjunctive medication.
Gabapentin Combinations
Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant, treats seizures by decreasing excitement in the brain. The medication works by changing the way the body senses pain. Researchers have studied the effects of gabapentin in patients with cancer who have neuropathic pain or symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Gabapentin is also used in combination with other medications, such as opioids and imipramine, for the treatment of neuropathic pain and other symptoms.
Gabapentin and Opioid Combination
Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Gabapentin treats seizures by decreasing excitement in the brain. Gabapentin has been studied for its effect in patients with cancer who have neuropathic pain or symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Its effect occurs by changing the way the body senses pain.
Gabapentin
Gabapentin, which belongs to the class of medications called anticonvulsants, treats seizures by decreasing excitement in the brain. Gabapentin has been studied for its effect in patients with cancer who have neuropathic pain or symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. The drug changes the way the body senses pain. It has also been studied for its effect on anxiety, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and hot flashes.