Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water - Zocor (Simvastatin) Interaction
Herbal: Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water
Drug: Simvastatin
Brand names:
Zocor
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Mar 22, 2023
Interaction Details
Simvastatin is classified as belonging to the following category: Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water contains fennel seed. Theoretically, fennel might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. However, this has only been seen in vitro (i.e., in a lab setting) and has not been reported in humans. Additionally, the amount of fennel seed contained in Mommy's Bliss Gripe water is very low, and clinically significant interactions here are thought to be unlikely.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Pharmacist Analysis
Depending on the dose of Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water given (which depends on age), the amount of fennel seed ingested by the infant will be between 1mg and 5mg.
This small amount is very unlikely to cause a clinically significant interaction with any other drug that is metabolized via CYP3A4.
Nevertheless, the theoretical interaction is that fennel, by decreasing the activity of this enzyme, could increase the concentrations of drugs metabolized by it.
The interaction is important to be aware of but will likely not cause any issues.
References
- Mechanism-based inhibition of CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 by Indonesian medicinal plants. PubMed
- Inhibition on human liver cytochrome P450 3A4 by constituents of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): identification and characterization of a mechanism-based inactivator. PubMed
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water Overview
Simvastatin Overview
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Simvastatin is used together with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Simvastatin is also used to decrease the amount of fatty substances such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (''bad cholesterol'') and triglycerides in the blood and to increase the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (''good cholesterol'') in the blood. Simvastatin may also be used to decrease the amount of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood in children and teenagers 10 to 17 years of age who have familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia (an inherited condition in which cholesterol cannot be removed from the body normally). Simvastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.
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Accumulation of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats with simvastatin has been shown to prevent heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks.
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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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