Devil's Claw - Pradaxa (dabigatran) Interaction
Herbal: Devil's Claw
Also Known As: Harpagophytum procumbens, Devils Claw, Devil's Claw Root, Garra del Diablo, Grapple Plant, Griffe du Diable, Harpagophyti Radix, Harpagophytum, Racine de Griffe du Diable, Racine de Windhoek, Teufelskrallenwurzel, Wood Spider
Drug: dabigatran
Brand names:
Pradaxa, Pradax
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Jun 23, 2024
Interaction Details
dabigatran is classified as belonging to the following category: P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, devil's claw might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that devil's claw inhibits P-glycoprotein, which transports many drugs out of cells. This might increase intracellular levels of P-glycoprotein substrates, although it is unclear if this effect would be clinically important.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
PossibleInteraction 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
- Romiti N, Tramonti G, Corti A, Chieli E. Effects of Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) on the multidrug transporter ABCB1/P-glycoprotein. Phytomedicine 2009;16:1095-100.
Devil's Claw Overview
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant native to southern Africa and a member of the Pedaliaceae family. The plant has large, lobed leaves and produces small, purple flowers. It gets its name from the small, hard, black seeds that are contained within the plant's fruit, which are shaped like small claws or hooks.
In traditional medicine, devil's claw is purported to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. It has been used to treat a variety of health conditions, including arthritis, joint pain, and lower back pain.
dabigatran Overview
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Dabigatran is used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung) in adults and children 3 months of age and older who have been treated with an injectable anticoagulant ('blood thinner'). It is also used to reduce the risk of a DVT and PE from happening again after initial treatment is completed in adults and children 3 months of age and older. Dabigatran is used to help prevent DVT and PE in adults who have had hip replacement surgery. Dabigatran is also used to help prevent strokes or serious blood clots in adults who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body, and possibly causing strokes) without heart valve disease. Dabigatran is in a class of anticoagulant medications called direct thrombin inhibitors. It works by preventing blood clots from forming in the body.
Devil's Claw - More Interactions
Devil's Claw interacts with 779 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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