Angostura - Prednisolone Interaction
Herbal: Angostura
Also Known As: Angostura trifoliata, Angusture, Angusture Vraie, Angustura, Carony Bark, Chuspa, Cusparia, Cusparia Bark, True Angostura
Drug: Prednisolone
Brand names:
Prednisolone, Sterane, Delta Cortef, Cortalone, Pred Forte, Solupred
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Prednisolone 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.
Prednisolone Overview
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Prednisolone is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels (lack of certain substances that are usually produced by the body and are needed for normal body functioning). Prednisolone is also used to treat certain conditions that affect the blood, skin, eyes, central nervous system, kidneys, lungs, stomach, and intestines. It is also used to treat allergic reactions; and certain types of arthritis; multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the nerves do not function properly); and to help prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the body) in certain adults who have received a transplant. Prednisolone is also sometimes used to treat symptoms from certain types of cancer. Prednisolone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works.
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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