Drug & supplement interaction

Pleurisy Root + Mirikizumab-mrkz

Mirikizumab-mrkz brand name: Omvoh.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz

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 Mirikizumab-mrkz and Pleurisy Root 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.

Pleurisy Root safety at a glance

Pleurisy Root overall Use caution It contains potentially toxic compounds and has little safety data, so use cautiously and under guidance.
Pregnancy Avoid Traditionally used to stimulate the uterus and considered unsafe in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Possibly Unsafe When used orally; avoid using. Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Mirikizumab-mrkz and Pleurisy Root? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Mirikizumab-mrkz

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Mirikizumab-mrkz is filed under 2 classifications — immunosuppressants, hepatotoxic drugs. Pleurisy Root has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — the most serious being digoxin (lanoxin) (major), diuretic drugs (moderate) and estrogens (moderate) — and none of Mirikizumab-mrkz’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

Pleurisy Root Does Interact With Other Medications

Pleurisy Root has 1 major, 116 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Mirikizumab-mrkz isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 1 Moderate 116 No known interaction 2,713 (incl. Mirikizumab-mrkz)
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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz May Share a Side Effect

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

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    Pleurisy Root

    “Orally, pleurisy root can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, and vomiting (19). When consumed in large quantities, pleurisy root may cause digitalis-like poisoning symptoms (18). Acute digitalis poisoning symptoms include gastrointestinal upset, contracted pupils, blurred vision, strong slow pulse, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, excessive urination, fatigue, muscle weakness and tremors, stupor, confusion, convu…”

    Pleurisy Root · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in arrhythmia.

    5 sources cited
    1. 19. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
    2. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
    3. 6. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
    4. 159. Gossel TA, Bricker JD. Principles of Clinical Toxicology. New York, NY:Raven Press, 1994.
    5. 501. De Smet PAGM, Keller K, Hansel R, Chandler RF, Eds. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 1. Verlag, Berlin: Springer, 1992. DOI

    “Topically, pleurisy root may cause dermatitis (19).”

    Pleurisy Root · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    1 source cited
    1. 19. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

    Mirikizumab-mrkz

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Mirikizumab-mrkz. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Pleurisy Root but not commonly for Mirikizumab-mrkz: stomach upset, muscle weakness, blurred vision and seizures.

Effects for Mirikizumab-mrkz come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Pleurisy Root come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Pleurisy Root in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Lactation Possibly Unsafe

When used orally; avoid using.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Mirikizumab-mrkz

This page covers Pleurisy Root only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Mirikizumab-mrkz page lists 89 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major), Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate) and Alfalfa (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 85 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Mirikizumab-mrkz page

“Mirikizumab (Omvoh) treats inflammatory bowel disease by dialing down part of the immune system, and its interaction list deserves genuine wariness, most of all around the liver. The three most serious entries, Siberian cocklebur plus beer and wine, all raise the odds of liver damage when combined with a medication that can stress the…”

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How much people look this up

Where Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz 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 Pleurisy Root
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Mirikizumab-mrkz
Top 25%

#632 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.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Pleurisy Root reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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 Pleurisy Root

What is Pleurisy Root?

  • Respiratory congestion
  • Pleurisy and chest discomfort
  • Coughs and bronchitis
  • Promoting sweating during fevers
  • Loosening mucus

Pleurisy root is the dried root of Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed), a plant used in traditional North American and herbal medicine mainly for respiratory complaints. There is very little modern scientific evidence that it works for any condition, and it contains compounds that can be toxic, so caution is strongly advised. Pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it, and anyone considering it should check with a pharmacist or doctor first.

Asclepias tuberosa · Apocynaceae · Dried root · Tea, tincture, capsules, dried root

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

Pleurisy Root: dosing

There is no well-established or standardized dose for pleurisy root, and the strength of products can vary widely. Because of its potential toxicity, more is not better and self-dosing can be risky.If you choose to use a commercial product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

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

Read the full Pleurisy Root monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Mirikizumab-Mrkz

What Is Mirikizumab-Mrkz Used For?

Brand name: Omvoh

Omvoh (mirikizumab-mrkz) is used to treat moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults — a condition where the large intestine becomes chronically inflamed and ulcerated. It is also used to treat moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in adults, another form of inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract.

Both uses are specific to Omvoh administered by injection — first as intravenous (into the vein) infusions to start treatment, then as subcutaneous (under the skin) injections for ongoing maintenance.

See full Mirikizumab-Mrkz drug information
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Other Drugs & Pleurisy Root

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

1Major
116Moderate
0Minor
2,712No known interaction
1 Major 116 Moderate 2,712 No interaction
Major

1 interaction

Moderate

116 interactions

Showing 60 of 116 moderate interactions — see all 116 on the Pleurisy Root page.

No interaction 2,712 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,712 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Pleurisy Root list.

See the full Pleurisy Root interactions page
See every supplement checked against Mirikizumab-mrkz, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Pleurisy Root References

The 7 references that drive our Pleurisy Root monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  5. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  6. Gossel TA, Bricker JD. Principles of Clinical Toxicology. New York, NY:Raven Press, 1994.
  7. De Smet PAGM, Keller K, Hansel R, Chandler RF, Eds. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 1. Verlag, Berlin: Springer, 1992. DOI

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 Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Pleurisy Root with Mirikizumab-mrkz?
We do not list a known interaction between Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz. 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.
Do Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to one of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
How was the Pleurisy Root and Mirikizumab-mrkz combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Mirikizumab-mrkz is filed under 2 classifications, and Pleurisy Root has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — none of Mirikizumab-mrkz'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 Pleurisy Root interact with any other medications?
Yes. Pleurisy Root has 117 documented drug interactions in our database — Mirikizumab-mrkz 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 Mirikizumab-mrkz interact with any supplements?
Yes. Mirikizumab-mrkz has documented interactions with 89 supplements in our database — Pleurisy Root is not one of them. The Mirikizumab-mrkz interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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