Drug interactions
Quinine + Turmeric
Severity: Minor
Quinine and Turmeric: minor interaction.
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Summary
Curcumin in turmeric inhibits CYP3A4 in laboratory studies and might raise quinine levels. Clinical evidence is lacking, and dietary use is unlikely to matter.
What this interaction means in plain words
Quinine and Turmeric 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
Possible CYP3A4 inhibition by curcuminoids reduces quinine metabolism.
What to do
No action is needed for culinary amounts. Advise patients to avoid high-dose turmeric supplements during quinine treatment.
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 Quinine
- Arsenic trioxide + Quinine Contraindicated
- Dofetilide + Quinine Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Quinine Contraindicated
- Ibutilide + Quinine Contraindicated
- Mefloquine + Quinine Contraindicated
- Nilotinib + Quinine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Quinine with Turmeric?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Quinine and Turmeric have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Curcumin in turmeric inhibits CYP3A4 in laboratory studies and might raise quinine levels. Clinical evidence is lacking, and dietary use is unlikely to matter.
How serious is the interaction between Quinine and Turmeric?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action is needed for culinary amounts. Advise patients to avoid high-dose turmeric supplements during quinine treatment.
What other medicines interact with Quinine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Quinine with, for example, Arsenic trioxide, Dofetilide, Dronedarone. The full list is on the Quinine page.
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