Drug & supplement interaction

Andiroba + Temsirolimus

Temsirolimus brand name: Torisel.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Andiroba and Temsirolimus in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Andiroba and Temsirolimus

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Temsirolimus and Andiroba in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Andiroba safety at a glance

Andiroba overall Use caution Generally used on the skin; safety of taking it internally is not well studied.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety data; best to avoid during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Not enough safety data; best to avoid while breastfeeding.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Temsirolimus and Andiroba? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Temsirolimus

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Temsirolimus is filed under 3 classifications — immunosuppressants, nephrotoxic drugs, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates. Andiroba has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being anticonvulsants (minor) — and none of Temsirolimus’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Andiroba Does Interact With Other Medications

Andiroba has 50 minor known drug interactions in our database — Temsirolimus isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

What Temsirolimus’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Andiroba. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Temsirolimus’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Pain or burning when passing urine Worth acting on
  • High blood sugar Worth acting on
  • Shortness of breath Worth acting on mentioned in 4.8% of FDA reports for Temsirolimus
  • Chest pain Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • A low platelet count Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on
  • A low white blood cell count Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on mentioned in 4.2% of FDA reports for Temsirolimus

Showing the 10 most notable of 37 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Temsirolimus. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 4,499 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Temsirolimus that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Andiroba’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Andiroba side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Andiroba has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Temsirolimus

This page covers Andiroba only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Temsirolimus page lists 169 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Asarabacca (major), Grapefruit (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), St. John's Wort (major) and Acacia Rigidula (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 135 moderate · 30 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Temsirolimus page

“Temsirolimus (Torisel), an infusion for advanced kidney cancer, deserves genuine wariness around supplements. Most interactions on record involve herbs that alter CYP3A4, the liver enzyme that clears the drug, so a capsule can quietly raise its levels and side effects or thin out its anticancer effect.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Andiroba and Temsirolimus Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Andiroba
Top half

#559 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Temsirolimus
Top half

#828 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions. Andiroba is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Andiroba reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Andiroba and Temsirolimus records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Andiroba

What is Andiroba?

Andiroba
  • Skin care and wound healing
  • Insect repellent
  • Muscle and joint aches
  • Anti-inflammatory skin conditions
  • Hair and scalp care

Andiroba is an oil pressed from the seeds of an Amazonian tree, used mainly on the skin for inflammation, minor wounds, aches, and as an insect repellent. Most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies, so its benefits in people are not well proven. It is most often used topically; avoid internal use and use during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety has not been established.

Carapa guianensis · Meliaceae · Seed oil (mainly), bark, and leaves · Topical oil, skin and hair products, soaps, balms, candles (insect repellent)

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Andiroba is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Andiroba record says about it on its own.

Andiroba: dosing

There is no established standard dose for andiroba. Doses have not been confirmed in reliable human studies.For topical products, follow the directions on the label.

From our Andiroba monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Andiroba monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Temsirolimus

What Is Temsirolimus Used For?

Brand name: Torisel

Temsirolimus injection is approved to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery). Both the brand-name product Torisel and generic temsirolimus injection share this indication.

See full Temsirolimus drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Andiroba

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Andiroba — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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50 interactions

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Evidence & sources

Andiroba References

The 3 sources that drive our Andiroba monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Andiroba is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Carapa guianensis (Andiroba) — U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubChem / NCBI) Source
  2. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. Using Dietary Supplements Safely — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) Source

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Andiroba and Temsirolimus Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Andiroba with Temsirolimus?
We do not list a known interaction between Andiroba and Temsirolimus. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
How was the Andiroba and Temsirolimus combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Temsirolimus is filed under 3 classifications, and Andiroba has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Temsirolimus's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Andiroba interact with any other medications?
Yes. Andiroba has 50 documented drug interactions in our database — Temsirolimus is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Temsirolimus interact with any supplements?
Yes. Temsirolimus has documented interactions with 169 supplements in our database — Andiroba is not one of them. The Temsirolimus interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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