Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will have the same effect on someone who has an extreme allergy to sulfa-based medications? I don't know the pharmacology of either to hazard an educated guess. I thank you for a quick reply. Melanie Melanie Morris Katin, L.Ac. Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs ___________________________ 166 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, New York 10010 (917) 449-5038 Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 from: http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/services/di/sulfa.htm Is there a difference between sulfa and sulfite allergies? One of the more common drug allergies is that to sulfa drugs. Sulfa drugs are more appropriately labeled sulfonamides and are derivatives of para-amino benzoic acid. Table 1 lists common medications that contain a sulfonamide component. A sulfonamide allergy is different from a sulfite allergy because sulfonamides and sulfites are distinctly different chemicals. A person allergic to sulfites is no more likely to be allergic to sulfonamides than any other individual. Table 1. Sulfonamide drug classes/individual drugs that may cause allergic reactions. Sulfonamide antibiotics sulfadiazine sulfamethoxazole sulfasalazine sulfisoxazole sulfacetamide sulfanilamide sulfathiazole sulfabenzamide Thiazide diuretics hydrochlorothiazide chlorthiazide metolazone chlorthalidone indapamide methyclothiazide Loop Diuretics furosemide Sulfonylureas chlorpropamide tolbutamide tolazamide glipizide glyburide Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor acetazolamide The mechanism of the sulfonamide drug allergy is immune mediated. When a sulfonamide is metabolized in the body, the drug is capable of attaching to human proteins, forming a larger molecule and possibly launching an immune response. In contrast, sulfiting agents refer to a group of chemicals that include sulfur dioxide, sulfite salts, and sulfate salts. Sulfur dioxide is considered to be the offending component in a sulfite allergy. Sulfites and sulfates are metabolized to sulfur dioxide under certain conditions that depend on concentration, heat, and pH. Some sulfiting agents are FDA approved preservatives that are added to food and pharmaceuticals. The more common sulfiting agents are sodium sulfite (Na2SO3), sodium bisulfite (NaHSO3), and sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O3). Examples of foods containing sulfites are listed in Table 2. An extensive list of sulfite-containing pharmaceutical products is published annually within the Red Book. Table 2. Common sulfite-containing foods. Lettuce Avocados Mushrooms Grapes Dried fruit Relishes Maraschino cherries Dehydrated vegetables Coconut Sauerkraut Peppers Onions Pickles Shrimp (fresh) Lemon juice Lime juice Grape juice Wine Molasses Gravies The following mechanisms of sulfite sensitivity have been proposed: cholinergic reflex response to inhaled sulfur dioxide IgE mediated delayed hypersensitivity sulfite oxidase deficiency No antibody or specific complement activity has been identified in association with sulfite exposure. However, asthmatics seem to be more prone to develop bronchospasm when challenged with sulfur dioxide. References: , " Melanie Morris Katin, L.Ac. " <mmkatin> wrote: > Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will have > the same effect on someone who has an extreme allergy > to sulfa-based medications? I don't know the > pharmacology of either to hazard an educated guess. > > I thank you for a quick reply. > Melanie > > > Melanie Morris Katin, L.Ac. > Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs > ___________________________ > 166 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor > New York, New York 10010 > (917) 449-5038 > > > > > Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will have the same effect on someone who has an extreme allergy to sulfa-based medications? >>>>no relation at all Oakland, CA 94609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will have the same effect on someone who has an extreme allergy to sulfa-based medications? I have often wondered if modern processed Chinese herbs with sulphur would have an unwanted heating effect , as sulphur is a hot medicine Heiko Lade M.H.Sc.(TCM) Lecturer and clinic supervisor Auckland College of Natural Medicine Website: www.acnm.co.nz - Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:13 PM Re: pharmacological question Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will have the same effect on someone who has an extreme allergy to sulfa-based medications? >>>>no relation at all Oakland, CA 94609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Excellent question, I would not risk it as it makes a great deal of sense. Avoid all sources. Mike W. Bowser, L Ac > " Heiko Lade " <heikolade.acnm > > >Re: pharmacological question >Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:18:59 +1200 > >Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will have >the same effect on someone who has an extreme allergy >to sulfa-based medications? > > >I have often wondered if modern processed Chinese herbs with sulphur would >have an unwanted heating effect , as sulphur is a hot medicine >Heiko Lade >M.H.Sc.(TCM) >Lecturer and clinic supervisor >Auckland College of Natural Medicine >Website: www.acnm.co.nz > > > > - > > > Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:13 PM > Re: pharmacological question > > > Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will have > the same effect on someone who has an extreme allergy > to sulfa-based medications? > >>>>no relation at all > > > > > Oakland, CA 94609 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 --- " Melanie Morris Katin, L.Ac. " <mmkatin wrote: > Does anyone know if herbs that are sulfured will > have > the same effect on someone who has an extreme > allergy > to sulfa-based medications? I don't know the > pharmacology of either to hazard an educated guess. > > I thank you for a quick reply. > Melanie > > Dr. John Chen, a pharmacist and an Acupuncturist, addressed this question in his pharmacology class at Yosan U. He advised caution in using any sulfer processed herbs with px with sulfa allergies. ...Infinite gratitude to all things past.. ....Infinite respect to all things present... .....Infinite responsibility to all things future.... ......Tao..... Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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