Interaction Details

There were no interactions found between Denosumab and Mountain Ash. 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.


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Mountain Ash Overview

Mountain Ash Mountain ash is a tree that belongs to the genus Sorbus. There are several different types of Mountain ash, including Sorbus aucuparia and Sorbus americana. They are native to the northern hemisphere and are known for their clusters of small, white, or pink flowers, as well as their bright red, orange, or yellow fruit. While mountain ash fruit is edible and is often used to make jams and other foods, some species of mountain ash, particularly the American mountain ash (Sorbus americana), contain hydrogen cyanide, which can be poisonous when ingested in large amounts. Additionally, mountain ash contains parasorbic acid, which can also cause harm, but cooking the fruit can change parasorbic acid into sorbic acid, which is thought to be harmless.
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Denosumab Overview

  • Denosumab injection (Prolia) is used

    • to treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (''change of life;'' end of menstrual periods) who have an increased risk for fractures (broken bones) or who cannot take or did not respond to other medication treatments for osteoporosis.

    • to treat men who have an increased risk for fractures (broken bones) or who cannot take or did not respond to other medication treatments for osteoporosis.

    • treat osteoporosis that is caused by corticosteroid medications in men and women who will be taking corticosteroid medications for at least 6 months and have an increased risk for fractures or who cannot take or did not respond to other medication treatments for osteoporosis.

    • to treat bone loss in men who are being treated for prostate cancer with certain medications that cause bone loss,

    • to treat bone loss in women with breast cancer who are receiving certain medications that increase their risk for fractures.

  • Denosumab injection (Xgeva) is used

    • to reduce the risk of fractures in people who have multiple myeloma (cancer that begins in the plasma cells and causes bone damage), and in people who have certain types of cancer that began in another part of the body but has spread to the bones.

    • in adults and some adolescents to treat giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB; a type of bone tumor) that cannot be treated with surgery.

    • to treat high calcium levels that are caused by cancer in people who did not respond to other medications.

    Denosumab injection is in a class of medications called RANK ligand inhibitors. It works to prevent bone loss by blocking a certain receptor in the body to decrease bone breakdown. It works to treat GCTB by blocking a certain receptor in the tumor cells which slows the tumor growth. It works to treat high calcium levels by decreasing bone breakdown as the breakdown of bones releases calcium.

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Mountain Ash - More Interactions

Mountain Ash interacts with 350 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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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