Drug interactions
Astragalus + Golimumab
Severity: Minor
Astragalus and Golimumab: minor interaction.
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Summary
Astragalus is claimed to have immunostimulating properties that could theoretically oppose golimumab's effects, but clinical data are lacking. The interaction is speculative.
What this interaction means in plain words
Astragalus and Golimumab have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical pharmacodynamic opposition from immune-stimulating herbal constituents; not established.
What to do
Advise patients to discuss herbal supplements with their prescriber and monitor disease control if astragalus is used. No dose change is needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Golimumab
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- Golimumab + Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal Contraindicated
- Golimumab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- Golimumab + Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live Contraindicated
- Golimumab + Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Astragalus with Golimumab?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Astragalus and Golimumab have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Astragalus is claimed to have immunostimulating properties that could theoretically oppose golimumab's effects, but clinical data are lacking. The interaction is speculative.
How serious is the interaction between Astragalus and Golimumab?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to discuss herbal supplements with their prescriber and monitor disease control if astragalus is used. No dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Golimumab?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Golimumab with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Etanercept, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal. The full list is on the Golimumab page.
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