Drug & supplement interaction

Moringa + Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv brand name: Tivdak.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Moringa has a moderate interaction with Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv. Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Moringa and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

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

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES — the group Moringa interacts with.

Theoretically, moringa might increase or decrease levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
Some in vitro research suggests that moringa inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4). However, other in vitro research suggests that moringa extract induces CYP3A4 enzymes. A pharmacokinetic study in patients with HIV shows no change in the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine, which is partially metabolized by CYP3A4, when administered concomitantly with moringa leaf powder 1.85 grams daily for 14 days.
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

Here's the honest picture: this is a very theoretical concern. Tivdak is an antibody-drug conjugate, and the toxic part it carries (a chemo agent called MMAE) is partly handled by an enzyme in your body called CYP3A4. Moringa might nudge that enzyme, but the lab data point in both directions. Some studies suggest it slows the enzyme, others suggest it speeds it up, and a small human study showed no real change at all.

If moringa slowed that enzyme, more of the drug could linger and side effects like nerve tingling, low blood counts, fatigue, or eye irritation could be stronger. If it sped things up, the medicine might work less well. Since this is serious cancer treatment, please don't add or stop moringa without first running it by your oncology team or pharmacist.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Monera TG, Wolfe AR, Maponga CC, et al. Moringa oleifera leaf extracts inhibit 6beta-hydroxylation of testosterone by CYP3A4. J Infect Dev Ctries 2008;2:379-83.
  2. Monera-Penduka TG, Maponga CC, Wolfe AR, Wiesner L, Morse GD, Nhachi CF. Effect of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf powder on the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine in HIV-infected adults: a one sequence cross-over study. AIDS Res Ther. 2017;14:12. doi: 10.1186/s1 PubMed
  3. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. 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.

Keep it in perspective

Moringa Also Interacts With Other Medications

Moringa has 716 moderate, 152 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 716 Minor 152 No known interaction 1,962 (incl. Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv)
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From our Q&A

Questions About Moringa or Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

This page covers Moringa only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv page lists 121 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate), Adrafinil (moderate) and African Wild Potato (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 87 moderate · 32 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv page

“If you are receiving tisotumab vedotin (Tivdak), an infusion used to treat cervical cancer, treat this page with real care and clear every supplement with your oncology team first. All 121 ingredients here act through the same liver enzyme, CYP3A4, which processes the chemotherapy portion of this drug.”

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Taking Moringa as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 738 real supplement products containing Moringa, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Moringa. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv too, on top of Moringa — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Moringa and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv 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 Moringa
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv
Top 25%

#312 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 Moringa

What is Moringa?

  • Nutritional supplement
  • Blood sugar support
  • Cholesterol support
  • Inflammation
  • Skin conditions

Moringa is a nutrient-rich plant whose leaves are widely used as a food and supplement, especially in parts of the world where malnutrition is common. Early research hints at possible benefits for blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation, but the human evidence is limited and not strong enough to recommend it as a treatment. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using moringa, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications.

Read the full Moringa monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Tisotumab vedotin-tftv

What Is Tisotumab vedotin-tftv Used For?

Brand name: Tivdak

  • Tisotumab vedotin-tftv injection is used to treat cervical cancer (cancer that begins in the opening of the uterus [womb]) that has not improved or has come back after treatment with other medications or has spread to other parts of the body. Tisotumab vedotin-tftv is in a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugates. It works by killing cancer cells.

See full Tisotumab vedotin-tftv drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Moringa

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

0Major
716Moderate
152Minor
1,961No known interaction
716 Moderate 152 Minor 1,961 No interaction
Moderate

716 interactions

Showing 60 of 716 moderate interactions — see all 716 on the Moringa page.

Minor

152 interactions

Showing 60 of 152 minor interactions — see all 152 on the Moringa page.

No interaction 1,961 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Moringa against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,961 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Moringa list.

See the full Moringa interactions page
See every supplement checked against Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv, ranked by severity
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.

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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 Moringa and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv Together: Common Questions

Can you take Moringa with Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv?
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 Moringa and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv 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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