Mountain Ash - Cosentyx (Secukinumab) Interaction
Herbal: Mountain Ash
Also Known As: Sorbus aucuparia, Arbre aux Grives, Corbier d'Europe, Eberesche, Ebereschenbeeren, European Mountain-Ash, Quickbeam, Rowan, Rowan Tree, Serbal de los Cazadores, Sorb Apple, Sorbi Acupariae Fructus, Sorbier d'Europe, Sorbier des Oiseaux, Sorbier des Oiseleurs
Drug: Secukinumab
Brand names:
Cosentyx
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Secukinumab 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.
Mountain Ash Overview
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.
Secukinumab Overview
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Secukinumab injection is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) in adults whose psoriasis is too severe to be treated by topical medications alone. It is also used in adults to treat psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin). Secukinumab injection is used in adults to treat ankylosing spondylitis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas, causing pain, swelling, and joint damage). It is also used in adults to treat active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas, causing pain and signs of swelling, but without changes seen on x-ray). Secukinumab is also used in the treatment of enthesitis-related arthritis in children 4 years of age and older. Secukinumab injection is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by stopping the action of certain cells in the body that cause the symptoms of psoriasis.
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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