Wild Cherry - Adcetris (Brentuximab Vedotin) Interaction
Herbal: Wild Cherry
Also Known As: Prunus serotine, American Black Cherry, Bird Cherry, Black Cherry, Black Choke, Capulín, Cerezo Silvestre, Cerisier à Grappes, Cerisier d'Automne, Cerisier de Virginie, Cerisier Tardif, Choke Cherry, Rum Cherry Bark, Virginian Prune, Wild Black Cherry
Drug: Brentuximab Vedotin
Brand names:
Adcetris
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Jul 22, 2023
Interaction Details
Brentuximab Vedotin is classified as belonging to the following category: Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
In vitro research suggests that wild cherry can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes. Theoretically, wild cherry might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. However, so far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and others.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
References
- Budzinski JW, Foster BC, Vandenhoek S, Arnason JT. An in vitro evaluation of human cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibition by selected commercial herbal extracts and tinctures. Phytomedicine 2000;7:273-82.
Wild Cherry Overview
Brentuximab Vedotin Overview
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Brentuximab vedotin injection is used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy medications to treat adult patients with certain types of Hodgkin lymphoma. It is also used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy to treat certain types of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL), other certain types of peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCL; a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma) and primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL; a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) in adult patients. Brentuximab vedotin is used in combination with other chemotherapy in pediatric patients 2 years or older as first treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. Brentuximab vedotin injection is in a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugates. It works by killing cancer cells.
Wild Cherry - More Interactions
Wild Cherry interacts with 602 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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