Interaction Details

There were no interactions found between Oxandrolone and Andiroba. This does not mean the potential for an interaction does not exist, however. There is often a lack of studies and data surrounding traditional medicine, especially concerning drug interactions, so it is important to always consult your provider before making any changes to your medication regimen.


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Andiroba Overview

Andiroba Carapa guianensis, commonly known as Andiroba, is a tropical tree native to the Amazon rainforest, valued for various parts, including its bark, leaves, fruit oil, and seed oil. These parts contain bioactive compounds such as limonoids, triterpenes, coumarins, and flavonoids. The seed oil, rich in oleic and palmitic acids, also contains bitter substances like limonoids or meliacins, such as gedunin and andirobin. Andiroba is believed to possess medicinal properties, including potential anticonvulsant effects of fatty acid amides found in its oil, which may modulate GABA-A receptors. The oil's anti-inflammatory properties are attributed to its limonoid and triterpene content. It also demonstrates anti-plasmodial effects against parasites, primarily due to gedunin and its derivatives. Moreover, Andiroba leaves are used in the treatment of skin conditions such as ulcers and wounds, with research indicating that the leaf extract can accelerate wound healing and epithelialization, potentially through the augmentation of hydroxyproline concentrations.
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Oxandrolone Overview

  • Oxandrolone is used with a diet program to cause weight gain in people who have lost too much weight due to surgery, injury, chronic (long-lasting) infections, trauma, or who are underweight for unknown reasons. Oxandrolone is also used to treat bone pain in people with osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) and to prevent certain side effects in people who take corticosteroids (a group of medications used to treat many conditions that involve inflammation or swelling of part of the body) for a long time. Oxandrolone is in a class of medications called androgenic hormones. It works by increasing the amount of protein made by the body. This protein is used to build more muscle and increase body weight.

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Andiroba - More Interactions

Andiroba interacts with 50 drugs

Interaction Rating Key

These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Major The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur.
Moderate Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur.
Minor Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction.
Unknown No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available.

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