Drug & supplement interaction

Canadian Fleabane + Cablivi

Cablivi brand name: Cablivi.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Canadian Fleabane has a moderate interaction with Cablivi. Theoretically, Canadian fleabane might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Canadian Fleabane and Cablivi

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Cablivi

Cablivi falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Canadian Fleabane interacts with.

Theoretically, Canadian fleabane might cause additive effects and side effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. Canadian fleabane has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation in vitro.
Some anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction 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.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Cablivi (caplacizumab) is a medicine that helps prevent dangerous clots in aTTP, but because it interferes with how your platelets stick together, it already raises your bleeding risk on its own. The concern here is that Canadian fleabane may also slow platelet clumping, at least in lab studies. Stacking the two could, in theory, add up to more bruising or bleeding, things like nosebleeds, bleeding gums, easy bruising, or bleeding that takes longer to stop.

To be fair, this is a theoretical caution based on how the plant behaves in test tubes, not from real patient studies, so the actual risk isn't well known. Still, since you're being treated for a serious bleeding-and-clotting disorder, please don't add this supplement without first checking with your hematology team or pharmacist.

References
  1. Saluk-Juszczak J, Olas B, Pawlaczyk I, Gancarz R, Wachowicz B. Effects of the extract from Conyza canadensis on human blood platelet aggregation. Gen Physiol Biophys 2007;26(2):150-2.
  2. Olas B, Saluk-Juszczak J, Pawlaczyk I, et al. Antioxidant and antiaggregatory effects of an extract from Conyza canadensis on blood platelets in vitro. Platelets 2006;17(6):354-60.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • 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.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Canadian Fleabane Also Interacts With Other Medications

Canadian Fleabane has 121 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Cablivi one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Taking anything else?

Check Another of Your Medications Against Canadian Fleabane

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Canadian Fleabane. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cablivi

This page covers Canadian Fleabane only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cablivi page lists 202 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Aconite (moderate), Allspice (moderate) and Aloe (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 183 moderate · 17 minor.

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How much people look this up

Where Canadian Fleabane and Cablivi 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 Canadian Fleabane
Steady interest

#1,090 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Cablivi
Steady interest

#2,151 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.

Supplement

About Canadian Fleabane

What is Canadian Fleabane?

  • Diarrhea
  • Minor bleeding
  • Urinary complaints
  • Digestive upset
  • Sore throat and inflammation

Canadian Fleabane is a common North American weed used in traditional medicine for diarrhea, minor bleeding, and urinary issues, but high-quality human studies are lacking. Because its safety has not been well studied, it is best to talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and to avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Read the full Canadian Fleabane monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Caplacizumab-yhdp Injection

What Is Caplacizumab-yhdp Injection Used For?

Brand name: Cablivi

  • Caplacizumab-yhdp injection is used to treat acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP; a disorder in which the body attacks itself and causes clots, low amounts of platelets and red blood cells, and could cause other serious complications) in combination with plasma exchange therapy and immunosuppressant medications. Caplacizumab-yhdp is in a class of medications called antithrombotic agents. It works by blocking the action of a certain substance in the body that causes the symptoms of aTTP.

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Other Drugs & Canadian Fleabane

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

0Major
121Moderate
0Minor
2,708No known interaction
Moderate

121 interactions

Showing 60 of 121 moderate interactions — see all 121 on the Canadian Fleabane page.

No interaction 2,708 drugs checked — show the list
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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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Taking Canadian Fleabane and Cablivi Together: Common Questions

Can you take Canadian Fleabane with Cablivi?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Canadian Fleabane and Cablivi interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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