Drug & supplement interaction

Datura Wrightii + Etidocaine, epinephrine

Etidocaine, epinephrine brand name: Duranest MPF.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Datura Wrightii has a moderate interaction with Etidocaine, epinephrine. Datura wrightii causes respiratory depression.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Datura Wrightii and Etidocaine, epinephrine

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

Moderate

ANESTHESIA

Why this applies to Etidocaine, epinephrine

Etidocaine, epinephrine falls under ANESTHESIA — the group Datura Wrightii interacts with.

Datura wrightii causes respiratory depression. Concomitant use of Datura wrightii with anesthetics might have additive respiratory depressant effects, which can be fatal.
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

First, please know that Datura wrightii is genuinely dangerous and isn't something I'd ever recommend swallowing in any amount. Setting that aside, here's the concern with Duranest (etidocaine combined with epinephrine), which is a local anesthetic dentists and surgeons use to numb an area for a procedure.

The worry on file is that datura can slow your breathing, and certain anesthetic situations can do the same, so the two together might add up and depress breathing in a way that could be serious. Honestly, this is based on weak, anecdotal evidence rather than solid studies. Etidocaine isn't a prodrug, so this isn't about one speeding up or slowing down the other in the liver. The bigger picture is simply that datura is toxic on its own. Always tell your dentist or doctor about everything you've taken before any procedure.

References
  1. Adams, JD Jr, Garcia C. Spirit, Mind and Body in Chumash Healing. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2005;2(4):459-463. PubMed

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.

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Datura Wrightii Also Interacts With Other Medications

Datura Wrightii has 225 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Etidocaine, epinephrine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Etidocaine, epinephrine

This page covers Datura Wrightii only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Etidocaine, epinephrine page lists 6 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Fever Bark (major), Butcher's Broom (moderate), Cannabis (moderate), Cowhage (moderate) and Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (thc) (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 5 moderate.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Etidocaine, epinephrine page

“Etidocaine with epinephrine (Duranest) is an injectable numbing medicine used for dental and surgical work, and its interaction list is small but serious, with fever bark at the top. That entry is rated major because fever bark contains reserpine, which has been shown to destabilize heart rate and blood pressure in patients under anest…”

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Where Datura Wrightii and Etidocaine, epinephrine 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 Datura Wrightii
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Etidocaine, epinephrine
Steady interest

#1,935 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.

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About Datura Wrightii

What is Datura Wrightii?

  • Traditional ritual and ceremonial use
  • Pain relief (traditional/topical)
  • Asthma and breathing complaints (historical)
  • Hallucinogenic/psychoactive effects
  • Skin and wound applications (folk use)

Datura wrightii (sacred datura or jimsonweed relative) is a highly poisonous desert plant that has been used in some traditional and ceremonial settings. It is not a safe dietary supplement — even small amounts can cause severe poisoning, hallucinations, and death. We strongly advise against using it.

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Other Drugs & Datura Wrightii

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225 interactions

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Sources & How We Checked

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

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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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Taking Datura Wrightii and Etidocaine, epinephrine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Datura Wrightii with Etidocaine, epinephrine?
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 Datura Wrightii and Etidocaine, epinephrine 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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