Rauvolfia caffra
East/Southern African relative of R. vomitoria; bark for fever, malaria, and mental illness; contains reserpine-type alkaloids.
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Dangerous with MAOIs, sympathomimetics, and cardiac glycosides.
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Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery.
Depression; bradycardia; nasal congestion; drowsiness.
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