Drug interactions
Golimumab + Maitake
Severity: Minor
Golimumab and Maitake: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake mushroom extracts are claimed to stimulate immune function, which might theoretically counter golimumab's effect. No clinical evidence confirms a meaningful interaction.
What this interaction means in plain words
Golimumab and Maitake 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 polysaccharides; not established.
What to do
Ask patients about supplement use and monitor disease control if maitake is taken. No dose adjustment 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
- Bcg vaccine live + Golimumab Contraindicated
- Etanercept + Golimumab Contraindicated
- 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 Golimumab with Maitake?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Golimumab and Maitake have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maitake mushroom extracts are claimed to stimulate immune function, which might theoretically counter golimumab's effect. No clinical evidence confirms a meaningful interaction.
How serious is the interaction between Golimumab and Maitake?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask patients about supplement use and monitor disease control if maitake is taken. No dose adjustment 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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