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Max Pump Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by FINAFLEX

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Max Pump against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Max Pump is a dietary supplement by FINAFLEX with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high homocysteine levels, liver health (fatty liver), exercise performance and strength.Based on those ingredients, 258 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Agmapure. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Max Pump by FINAFLEX

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Maximum Vasodilation Matrix” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (3 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Max Pump contains two active ingredients. Betaine anhydrous is an amino acid compound studied for homocystinuria (a rare metabolic condition) and elevated homocysteine levels.

Agmapure — agmatine — is a compound derived from the amino acid arginine; it's included here for potential muscle and athletic support, though the evidence for athletic performance remains insufficient to rate. The product also contains several inactive ingredients, including maltodextrin, gelatin, and food colorings, which serve as fillers and capsule materials.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: exercise performance and muscle pumps.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Muscle strength, Exercise endurance, Workout recovery, Blood flow, Vascularity.
  • The closest evidence on file: Betaine Anhydrous is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Agmatine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance, Muscle strength.

The evidence for Max Pump's ingredients is limited. Betaine anhydrous is effective for homocystinuria and possibly effective for elevated homocysteine in the blood; for other uses listed (fatty liver disease, colorectal health, mood, and reflux), the evidence is too thin to rate.

Agmatine has been studied for athletic performance, mood, anxiety, and brain health conditions like Alzheimer's disease and autism, but in all these areas the evidence is insufficient to establish whether it actually works. You're essentially taking ingredients with unproven benefits for performance or muscle gain.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Anhydrous Agmatine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Betaine anhydrous is generally well tolerated at studied doses, but the safety data isn't complete — check with your doctor or pharmacist before use. Common side effects include body odor, diarrhea, elevated cholesterol, stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting.

A rare serious effect is brain swelling (cerebral edema). Agmatine is well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety in humans hasn't been well studied.

Common side effects are diarrhea, indigestion, and nausea; these appeared within 2–3 days in a small number of trial participants and resolved when they stopped taking it. Agmatine should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data either way.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Anhydrous Agmatine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Agmatine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 258 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Max Pump, check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) or diabetes drugs — agmatine may lower blood pressure or blood sugar further. No interactions are documented for the other active ingredient, betaine anhydrous.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Max Pump is a two-ingredient supplement marketed for muscle and performance, but neither ingredient has strong evidence it delivers those benefits. If you take blood pressure or diabetes medications, you must check with your pharmacist first — agmatine may interact with both.

Otherwise, expect common gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and diarrhea, and avoid it if you're pregnant or nursing.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2018.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Max Pump, straight from the product label.

Brand FINAFLEX
Barcode (UPC) 689466777116
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2018
DSLD ID 178091
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Max Pump by FINAFLEX, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
689466777116
IngredientAmount% DV
Betaine Anhydrous0 NP--
Maximum Vasodilation Matrix3 Gram(s)--
Agmapure0 NP--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement take 4 capsules with food 30 minutes prior to workout. On non-training days consume 4 capsules with food. For optimal results use Max Pump for 4-8 weeks. Do not use for more than 90 days consecutively.

Precautions

Do not use for more than 90 days consecutively.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Consult your doctor prior to use if you have or are at risk for prostate disease, heart disease, or any other general medical condition.

Consult your doctor prior to use if you are taking any other prescription medications.

Do not exceed suggested dosage.

All persons are advised to consult with their doctor or other medical authority before use of this or any other other dietary supplement.

Discontinue use immediately if you experience any adverse symptoms or reactions while taking this product. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do not use if your health status is unknown.

May not be suitable for persons under the age of 18 years old.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement - 120 capsules

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Non-stim pre-workout

Sport performance Ultimate vasodilation product Maximum vasodilation Reduce muscle fatigue Enhance performance Increase muscle pump 30 servings

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Formulation

Stimulant free

Brand IP Statement(s)

Max Pump is the ultimate endurance and vasodilation product that delivers muscle pumps on the first dose.

Agmapure is a trademark of Genabolix Inc., USA

Formula

Powered by Betaine Anhydrous and Agmapure, FinaFlex Max Pump reduces muscle fatigue while improving blood flow to muscles. Max Pump is built with real levels of Betaine and Agmapure creating a robust pre-workout product without stimulants.

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Max Pump by FINAFLEX label

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Max Pump label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Max Pump by FINAFLEX

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Maximum Vasodilation Matrix

3 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Max Pump by FINAFLEX Drug Interactions

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258Drugs
258 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Agmapure 258

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Max Pump interact with 258 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Max Pump interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Agmapure

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Max Pump with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Agmapure2 drug types · 258 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research suggest that agmatine has mild hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that agmatine can modestly decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Agmapure full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Max Pump, from the product label.

FINAFLEX

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Name
FinaFlex
Street Address
1190 Tidwell Road, Ste 304
City
Alpharetta
State
GA
ZipCode
30004
Web Address
www.FinaFlex.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Max Pump by FINAFLEX: Common Questions

Does Max Pump by FINAFLEX interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Max Pump has a known interaction with 258 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Max Pump contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What does agmatine (Agmapure) actually do?
Agmatine is a compound derived from the amino acid arginine. It's been studied for athletic performance, mood, anxiety, and neurological conditions, but the evidence for any of these uses is insufficient — we don't know if it actually works. Short-term, it appears generally well tolerated.
What's the most common side effect I might experience?
Both ingredients can cause digestive upset — diarrhea, nausea, and stomach discomfort are the most common side effects reported in trials. These typically appear within a few days and resolve when you stop taking the product. Body odor from betaine anhydrous is also possible.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or nursing?
You should avoid this product while pregnant or breastfeeding. Betaine anhydrous doesn't have enough safety data either way, and agmatine specifically advises against use in pregnancy and lactation due to insufficient safety information. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Is betaine anhydrous safe to take long-term?
The safety data for betaine anhydrous is incomplete. While it's generally well tolerated at studied doses, check with your healthcare provider before use, especially if you plan to take it regularly over a long period.
Does Max Pump actually improve athletic performance?
The evidence for agmatine's effects on athletic performance is insufficient — we don't have reliable data proving it works. Betaine anhydrous was not studied for this purpose, so there's no established evidence for that ingredient either.

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The Full Monographs Behind Max Pump’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Betaine Anhydrous

Betaine anhydrous (also called trimethylglycine) is a compound found in foods like beets, spinach, and whole grains, and is sold as a supplement and as a prescription medicine for a rare gen...

Read the full Betaine Anhydrous monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Agmatine

Interacts with 258 drugs

Agmatine is a compound your body makes from the amino acid arginine, and it is sold mainly as a workout and 'pump' supplement. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits is limited and...

Read the full Agmatine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Max Pump's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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

The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Betaine Anhydrous 11 references
  1. Cystadane (betaine anhydrous for oral solution) Package insert. Orphan Medical, Inc. Minnetonka, MN. November 2005.
  2. Abdelmalek MF, Angulo P, Jorgensen RA, et al. Betaine, a promising new agent for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: results of a pilot study. Am J Gastroenterol 2001;96:2711-7.. PubMed
  3. Schwab U, Torronen A, Toppinen L, et al. Betaine supplementation decreases plasma homocysteine concentrations but does not affect body weight, body composition, or resting energy expenditure in human subjects. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;76:961-7. PubMed
  4. McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Robson RA, et al. Betaine supplementation decreases post-methionine hyperhomocysteinemia in chronic renal failure. Kidney Int 2002;61:1040-6. PubMed
  5. Olthof MR, van Vliet T, Verhoef P, et al. Effect of homocysteine-lowering nutrients on blood lipids: results from four randomised, placebo-controlled studies in healthy humans. PloS Med 2005;2:e135. PubMed
  6. Knopman, D. and Patterson, M. An open-label, 24-week pilot study of the methyl donor betaine in Alzheimer disease patients. Alzheimer Dis.Assoc.Disord. 2001;15(3):162-165. PubMed
  7. Moat, S. J., Madhavan, A., Taylor, S. Y., Payne, N., Allen, R. H., Stabler, S. P., Goodfellow, J., McDowell, I. F., Lewis, M. J., and Lang, D. High- but not low-dose folic acid improves endothelial function in coronary artery disease. Eur J Clin Invest 2 PubMed
  8. Abdelmalek, M. F., Sanderson, S. O., Angulo, P., Soldevila-Pico, C., Liu, C., Peter, J., Keach, J., Cave, M., Chen, T., McClain, C. J., and Lindor, K. D. Betaine for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Hepa PubMed
  9. Ashtary-Larky D, Bagheri R, Ghanavati M, et al. Effects of betaine supplementation on cardiovascular markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Mar 25:1-18. PubMed
  10. Zawieja EE, Zawieja B, Chmurzynska A. Betaine supplementation moderately increases total cholesterol levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diet Suppl. 2021;18(1):105-117. PubMed
  11. Imbard A, Toumazi A, Magréault S, et al. Efficacy and pharmacokinetics of betaine in CBS and cblC deficiencies: a cross-over randomized controlled trial. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022;17(1):417. PubMed

See these in context on the Betaine Anhydrous monograph →

Agmatine 3 references
  1. Piletz JE, Aricioglu F, Cheng JT, et al. Agmatine: clinical applications after 100 years in translation. Drug Discov Today 2013;18(17-18):880-93. PubMed
  2. Keynan O, Mirovsky Y, Dekel S, Gilad VH, Gilad GM. Safety and efficacy of dietary agmatine sulfate in lumbar disc-associated radiculopathy. An open-label, dose-escalating study followed by a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pain Med 201 PubMed
  3. Shopsin B. The clinical antidepressant effect of exogenous agmatine is not reversed by parachlorophenylalanine: a pilot study. Acta Neuropsychiatr 2013;25(2):113-8. PubMed

See these in context on the Agmatine monograph →

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