Drug interactions
Interferon alfa 2b + Shark cartilage
Severity: Minor
Interferon alfa 2b and Shark cartilage: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both agents are proposed to have antiangiogenic activity, so an additive effect is theoretically possible. Shark cartilage has no proven clinical efficacy and no documented interaction exists.
What this interaction means in plain words
Interferon alfa 2b and Shark cartilage 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 additive antiangiogenic effects; not established clinically.
What to do
Ask patients about supplement use and advise against relying on shark cartilage; 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Interferon alfa 2b with Shark cartilage?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Interferon alfa 2b and Shark cartilage have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both agents are proposed to have antiangiogenic activity, so an additive effect is theoretically possible. Shark cartilage has no proven clinical efficacy and no documented interaction exists.
How serious is the interaction between Interferon alfa 2b and Shark cartilage?
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 advise against relying on shark cartilage; no dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Interferon alfa 2b?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Interferon alfa 2b with, for example, Deferiprone, Hydroxycarbamide, Pexidartinib. The full list is on the Interferon alfa 2b page.
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