Drug & supplement interaction

Trichopus Zeylanicus + Tocilizumab

Tocilizumab brand name: Actemra.

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

Trichopus Zeylanicus has a moderate interaction with Tocilizumab. Theoretically, Trichopus zeylanicus might reduce the effects of immunosuppressants.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Trichopus Zeylanicus and Tocilizumab

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

Moderate

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS

Why this applies to Tocilizumab

Tocilizumab falls under IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS — the group Trichopus Zeylanicus interacts with.

Theoretically, Trichopus zeylanicus might reduce the effects of immunosuppressants. Animal research suggests that Trichopus zeylanicus might have immunostimulant effects.
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 basic idea with this pairing. Tocilizumab (Actemra) works by calming down an overactive immune system, which is exactly what you want when treating things like rheumatoid arthritis or giant cell arteritis. Trichopus zeylanicus, on the other hand, has been suggested in animal and lab studies to do the opposite, gently revving the immune system up. If that holds true in people, the two could work against each other, and you might notice your joint pain, swelling, or stiffness creeping back in.

I want to be honest, though: this concern is theoretical and based only on early research, not real human cases. We simply don't have good safety data on this herb. So before adding it, please loop in your doctor or pharmacist, since your treatment is too important to risk losing ground.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Singh B, Chandan BK, Sharma N, et al. Adaptogenic activity of glyco-peptido-lipid fraction from the alcoholic extract of Trichopus zeylanicus Gaerten (part II). Phytomedicine 2005;12:468-81. 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

Trichopus Zeylanicus Also Interacts With Other Medications

Trichopus Zeylanicus has 120 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Tocilizumab one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 120 No known interaction 2,710 (incl. Tocilizumab)
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Trichopus Zeylanicus

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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tocilizumab

This page covers Trichopus Zeylanicus only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tocilizumab 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 Tocilizumab page

“Tocilizumab (Actemra) calms an overactive immune system in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, and it is also known to strain the liver, which is exactly where its supplement interactions concentrate. This page deserves genuine care.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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

We hold 7 real supplement products containing Trichopus Zeylanicus, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Trichopus Zeylanicus. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Tocilizumab too, on top of Trichopus Zeylanicus — 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 Trichopus Zeylanicus and Tocilizumab 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 Trichopus Zeylanicus
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Tocilizumab
Steady interest

#2,553 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 Trichopus Zeylanicus

What is Trichopus Zeylanicus?

  • Fatigue and energy
  • Physical stamina
  • Stress and adaptation
  • General tonic/well-being
  • Immune support

Trichopus zeylanicus is a tropical herb traditionally used as a tonic to boost energy and resist stress, but human evidence is very limited and mostly based on animal or laboratory studies. Because little is known about its safety, talk with a pharmacist or doctor before trying it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Read the full Trichopus Zeylanicus monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Tocilizumab Injection

What Is Tocilizumab Injection Used For?

Brand name: Actemra

Tocilizumab injection is used to treat several serious inflammatory and immune-related conditions. Actemra (tocilizumab) is indicated for moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adults who haven't responded well to other disease-modifying drugs, giant cell arteritis in adults, systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) to slow lung function decline, polyarticular and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years and older, and severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (CRS) caused by CAR T-cell therapy in adults and children 2 and older.

Actemra is also approved for hospitalized adults and children aged 2 and older with COVID-19 who are on corticosteroids and need supplemental oxygen or mechanical breathing support. Not every brand or route is approved for every use — your prescriber will choose the right form for your specific condition.

See full Tocilizumab Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Trichopus Zeylanicus

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

0Major
120Moderate
0Minor
2,709No known interaction
120 Moderate 2,709 No interaction
Moderate

120 interactions

Showing 60 of 120 moderate interactions — see all 120 on the Trichopus Zeylanicus page.

No interaction 2,709 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,709 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Trichopus Zeylanicus list.

See the full Trichopus Zeylanicus interactions page
See every supplement checked against Tocilizumab, 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.

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 Trichopus Zeylanicus and Tocilizumab Together: Common Questions

Can you take Trichopus Zeylanicus with Tocilizumab?
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 Trichopus Zeylanicus and Tocilizumab 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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