if their meds contain animal products
March 2012
Some patients are asking if their meds contain animal products.
Keep the biggies in mind. Desiccated thyroid comes from pig thyroids...heparin from pig intestines...pancreatic enzymes from pig pancreases...Premarin from pregnant mares' urine...and some vaccines (influenza, MMR, etc) are grown in eggs.
Glucosamine is usually from shellfish...chondroitin from cartilage...vitamin D3 from lanolin...and heme iron (Proferrin) from animal blood. Omega-3 fatty acids are often from fish oil...and calcium can come from oyster shells or animal bones.
Get concise, unbiased advice for effective drug therapy, plus CE/CME
Prescriber Insights: APRN includes:
- Cutting-edge advice about new medications and how they fit into practice
- Unbiased, evidence-based, 100% free of financial support from the pharma industry written by your peers
- Side-by-side comparisons of drugs by class or disease state, plus FAQs, pros/cons, and simple recommendations
Already a subscriber? Log in
Volume pricing available. Get a quote