Drug interactions
Astragalus + Mycophenolate mofetil
Severity: Minor
Astragalus and Mycophenolate mofetil: minor interaction.
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Summary
Astragalus has immunostimulant properties that could theoretically oppose mycophenolate's immunosuppression. The clinical effect is not well characterized.
What this interaction means in plain words
Astragalus and Mycophenolate mofetil 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 stimulation; not well established.
What to do
Advise transplant and autoimmune patients to avoid astragalus. Watch for rejection or disease flare if it is used.
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 Mycophenolate mofetil
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- Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal + Mycophenolate mofetil Contraindicated
- Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live + Mycophenolate mofetil Contraindicated
- Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live + Mycophenolate mofetil Contraindicated
- Measles vaccine + Mycophenolate mofetil Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Astragalus with Mycophenolate mofetil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Astragalus and Mycophenolate mofetil 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 has immunostimulant properties that could theoretically oppose mycophenolate's immunosuppression. The clinical effect is not well characterized.
How serious is the interaction between Astragalus and Mycophenolate mofetil?
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 transplant and autoimmune patients to avoid astragalus. Watch for rejection or disease flare if it is used.
What other medicines interact with Mycophenolate mofetil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Mycophenolate mofetil with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Bcg vaccine live, Influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent intranasal. The full list is on the Mycophenolate mofetil page.
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