Angostura - Vyleesi (Bremelanotide Acetate) Interaction
Herbal: Angostura
Also Known As: Angostura trifoliata, Angusture, Angusture Vraie, Angustura, Carony Bark, Chuspa, Cusparia, Cusparia Bark, True Angostura
Drug: Bremelanotide Acetate
Brand names:
Vyleesi
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Bremelanotide Acetate and Angostura. 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.
Angostura Overview
Angostura is a shrub-like tree native to Venezuela and other tropical areas of South America, growing up to 4-5 meters high with smooth, gray bark. The bark is used in medicine, particularly for its properties in treating fever, diarrhea, preventing recurrence of malaria, and as an antispasmodic. When taken in large doses, angostura can have cathartic and emetic effects. In foods, angostura is used in alcoholic beverages, although angostura bitters no longer contain angostura, but gentian and other bitters. The bark contains angostura bitters 1 and 2, alkaloids like cuspareine, cusparine, and galipine, as well as a volatile oil. Galipinine and other alkaloids in angostura have shown antimalarial effects in vitro, supporting its traditional use for malaria prevention. The alkaloids cusparine and galipine also exhibit antispasmodic effects in vitro. Angostura is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in foods in the United States.
Bremelanotide Acetate Overview
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Bremelanotide injection is used to treat women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD; a low sexual desire that causes distress or interpersonal difficulty) who have not experienced menopause (change of life; the end of monthly menstrual periods); who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past; and whose low sexual desire is not due to a medical or mental health problem, a relationship problem, or medication or other drug use. Bremelanotide injection should not be used for the treatment of HSDD in women who have gone through menopause, in men, or to improve sexual performance. Bremelanotide injection is in a class of medications called melanocortin receptor agonists. It works by activating certain natural substances in the brain that control mood and thinking.
Angostura - More Interactions
Angostura interacts with 0 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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