Antineoplastons - Cimzia (Certolizumab) Interaction

Herbal: Antineoplastons
Also Known As: Antineoplaston A, Antineoplaston A1, Antineoplaston A10, Antineoplaston A10-1, Antineoplaston A2, Antineoplaston A3, Antineoplaston A4, Antineoplaston A5

Drug: Certolizumab
Brand names: Cimzia

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Last updated Apr 13, 2024

Interaction Details

There were no interactions found between Certolizumab and Antineoplastons. 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.

Still looking for more information about combining Certolizumab and Antineoplastons? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger about it by contacting him directly.

Antineoplastons Overview

Antineoplastons are peptide fractions initially observed to be absent in cancer patients' urine, leading to the hypothesis of their potential antitumor properties. They consist of peptides, amino acid derivatives, and organic acids, initially isolated from healthy individuals but now produced synthetically. These compounds have broad-spectrum or narrow-spectrum activity against different cell lines. While animal studies suggest potential anticancer effects, such as reducing tumor numbers and increasing survival rates, there is no high-quality clinical evidence supporting their effectiveness. Proposed mechanisms include inducing cell differentiation, inhibiting oncogene expression, and inhibiting cell proliferation, but more research is needed to validate these mechanisms and their clinical relevance.
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Certolizumab Overview

  • Certolizumab injection is used to relieve the symptoms of certain autoimmune disorders (conditions in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body and causes pain, swelling, and damage) including the following:

    • Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever) that has not improved when treated with other medications,

    • rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function),

    • psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin),

    • active ankylosing spondylitis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas causing pain, swelling, and joint damage) with changes seen on X-ray,

    • active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas causing pain and signs of swelling), but without changes seen on X-ray,

    • plaque psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) in people who may benefit from medications or phototherapy (a treatment that involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light).

  • Certolizumab injection is in a class of medications called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors. It works by blocking the activity of TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation.

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Antineoplastons - More Interactions

Antineoplastons 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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