Ignatius Bean - Afinitor (Everolimus) Interaction
Herbal: Ignatius Bean
Also Known As: Strychnos ignatii, Strychnos tieute, Bean of St. Ignatius, Fiève de Saint-Ignance, Habas de San Ignacio, Ignatia, Ignatia Amara, Lu Song Guo, Saint Ignatius-Beans
Drug: Everolimus
Brand names:
Certican, Afinitor, Zortress, Afinitor Disperz
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Everolimus and Ignatius Bean. 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.
Ignatius Bean Overview
Strychnos ignatii is a climbing shrub native to the Philippines and Southeast Asia, with its seed known as the Ignatius bean. This bean contains toxic compounds like strychnine and brucine. Historically, it was used in traditional medicine for its stimulating properties and to treat paralysis and digestive issues. However, due to its toxicity, it's considered unsafe. Ingesting 30-50 mg of the bean (containing about 5 mg of strychnine) can cause restlessness, anxiety, heightened senses, increased reflexes, balance issues, stiff and painful neck and back muscles, twitching, spasms of the jaw and neck muscles, kidney failure with urine discoloration, muscle tissue breakdown, severe tension, and difficulty breathing due to muscle spasms. Because of these effects, extreme caution should be exercised, and medical guidance is strongly advised before using Ignatius bean.
Everolimus Overview
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Everolimus (Afinitor) is used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC; cancer that begins in the kidneys) that has already been treated unsuccessfully with other medications. Everolimus (Afinitor) is also used to treat a certain type of advanced breast cancer that has already been treated with at least one other medication. Everolimus (Afinitor) is also used to treat a certain type of cancer of the pancreas, stomach, intestines, or lungs that has spread or progressed and that cannot be treated with surgery. Everolimus (Afinitor) is also used to treat kidney tumors in people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC; a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow in many organs). Everolimus (Afinitor and Afinitor Disperz) is also used to treat subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA; a type of brain tumor) in adults and children 1 year of age and older who have TSC. Everolimus (Afinitor Disperz) is also used along with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in adults and children 2 years of age and older who have TSC. Everolimus (Zortress) is used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system of the person who received the organ) in certain adults who have received kidney transplants. Everolimus is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. Everolimus treats cancer by stopping cancer cells from reproducing and by decreasing blood supply to the cancer cells. Everolimus prevents transplant rejection by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
Ignatius Bean - More Interactions
Ignatius Bean 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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