Marsh Labrador Tea - Opdivo (Nivolumab) Interaction
Herbal: Marsh Labrador Tea
Also Known As: Rhododendron tomentosum, James' Tea, Lède des Marais, Ledi Palustris Herba, Lédon des Marais, Ledum Silvestre, Marsh Citrus, Moth Herb, Northern Labrador Tea, Petit Thé du Labrador, Romarin Sauvage, Romero Silvestre, Sumpfporst, Swamp Tea, Te de Los Pantanos, Wild Rosem
Drug: Nivolumab
Brand names:
Opdivo
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Nivolumab and Marsh Labrador Tea. 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.
Marsh Labrador Tea Overview
Marsh Labrador tea (Rhododendron tomentosum) is a shrub that is native to North America and a member of the heath family (Ericaceae). The shrub has small, white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring, and small, green berries that turn black when ripe.
It contains the word 'marsh' in its name as it is often seen growing in nutrient-poor, acidic soils of bogs and swamps.
Marsh Labrador tea has been used most commonly in traditional medicine as a natural remedy for colds and respiratory problems. The leaves and twigs of the plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have astringent, expectorant, and diuretic properties.
It has also been used for stimulating milk flow, as well as topically to relieve e swelling, ulcers, burns and stings.
It is important to use caution when consuming Marsh Labrador tea as it contains very small amounts of a toxic substance known as andromedotoxin, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing if ingested in large amounts.
Nivolumab Overview
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Nivolumab injection is used alone or in combination with ipilimumab (Yervoy) to treat certain types of melanoma (a type of skin cancer) in adults and children 12 years of age or older that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery. It is also used alone to prevent melanoma from returning after surgery. Nivolumab injection is also used in alone or in combination with ipilimumab and/or other chemotherapy medications to treat certain types of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer; NSCLC), renal cell cancer (a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the kidneys), Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease), head and neck cancer, urothelial cancer (cancer of the lining of the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract), colorectal cancer (cancer that begins in the large intestine), hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC; a type of liver cancer), esophageal cancer (cancer of the tube that connects your throat to your stomach), gastric cancer (cancer of the stomach) or gastroesophageal junction cancer (cancer located in the area where the stomach meets the esophagus), and malignant pleural mesothelioma (a type of cancer that affects the inside lining of the lungs and chest cavity). Nivolumab is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by helping your immune system to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
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Your doctor will review your specific type of cancer and past treatment history and other available treatments to determine if nivolumab is right for you.
Marsh Labrador Tea - More Interactions
Marsh Labrador Tea interacts with 247 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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