Apple Polyphenols - Orencia (abatacept) Interaction
Herbal: Apple Polyphenols
Also Known As: Apple Phenolics, Apple Polyphenol Extract, Phloretin, Phlorizin
Drug: abatacept
Brand names:
Orencia
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between abatacept and Apple Polyphenols. 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.
Apple Polyphenols Overview
Apple polyphenols are phytochemicals extracted from apples, containing compounds such as chlorogenic acid, phlorizin, phloretin, epicatechin, procyanidins, quercetin, and kaempferol. These polyphenols are believed to offer therapeutic benefits primarily through their antioxidant effects. They are commonly used for conditions like hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and obesity, although there's insufficient reliable information to rate their effectiveness for these uses. Apple polyphenols are typically considered safe when used orally, short-term, or topically, with no known major drug interactions. They are absorbed in the gut, with salivary digestion playing a role, and are metabolized via methylation, sulfation, and glucuronidation before being released into the bloodstream.
abatacept Overview
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Abatacept is used:
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alone or in combination with other medications to reduce the pain, swelling, difficulty with daily activities, and joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) in adults who have not been helped by other medications.
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alone or in combination with methotrexate (Otrexup, Rasuvo, Reditrex, Trexall, Xatmep) to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA; a type of childhood arthritis that affects five or more joints during the first six months of the condition, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) in children 2 years of age or older.
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alone or in combination with other medications to treat psoriatic arthritis (condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin) in adults.
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in combination with a calcineurin inhibitor (e.g., cyclosporine [Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune], tacrolimus [Astagraf, Prograf]) and methotrexate to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD; a complication of hematopoietic stem-cell transplant [HSCT; a procedure that replaces diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow]) in adults and children 2 years of age and older.
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Abatacept is in a class of medications called selective costimulation modulators (immunomodulators). It works by blocking the activity of T-cells, a type of immune cell in the body that causes swelling and joint damage in people who have arthritis.
Apple Polyphenols - More Interactions
Apple Polyphenols interacts with 13 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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