Corkwood Tree - Tavist Allergy (Clemastine) Interaction

Interaction Details

Clemastine is classified as belonging to the following category: Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, corkwood tree might increase the risk of adverse anticholinergic effects when taken with anticholinergic drugs.
Corkwood tree contains the anticholinergic constituents atropine and scopolamine, and ingestion of corkwood tree leaves has been reported to cause effects consistent with anticholinergic toxicity.

Interaction Rating

Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

• Pellowe E, Poncia HD. Duboisia ingestion: an unusual cause of anticholinergic poisoning. Emerg Med Australas 2013;25(3):268-70.

Clemastine Overview

• Clemastine is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms, including sneezing; runny nose; and red, itchy, tearing eyes. Prescription strength clemastine is also used to relieve the itching and swelling of hives. Clemastine helps control symptoms of allergies and colds but does not treat the cause of these symptoms or speed recovery. Clemastine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Corkwood Tree - More Interactions

Corkwood Tree interacts with 193 drugs

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