Interaction Details

Quetiapine is classified as belonging to the following category: Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

In vitro research shows that jequirity extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes. Theoretically, taking jequirity may inhibit the metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.

Interaction Rating

Minor

Likelihood of Occurrence

Unlikely

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.

References

  • Ai C, Miao X, Wang L, He J. Discovery and Activity Evaluation of the Inhibitory Effect of Four Kinds Traditional Chinese Medicine Extracts on the CYP3A4 Enzyme. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2022.

Jequirity Overview

Jequirity Jequirity is a plant in the Fabaceae family, and native to India and tropical regions of the world. The plant is known for its bright red seeds, which have a black band at the base. While jequirity has been used in traditional medicine for a number of conditions, including asthma, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, hepatitis, constipation, and infectious disease, the seeds are toxic and can be harmful if ingested. They contain a protein known as abrin, and when ingested, can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea which can become bloody. Due to safety concerns, the use of jequirity as a medicine is not recommended.
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Quetiapine Overview

  • Quetiapine tablets and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Quetiapine tablets and extended-release tablets are also used alone or with other medications to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). In addition, quetiapine tablets and extended-release tablets are used with other medications to prevent episodes of mania or depression in patients with bipolar disorder. Quetiapine extended-release tablets are also used along with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine tablets may be used as part of a treatment program to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in children and teenagers. Quetiapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.

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Jequirity - More Interactions

Jequirity interacts with 785 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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