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Curcuma longa
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, its primary active compound, is one of the most extensively studied natural compounds in modern research.
| Drug | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin (Coumadin) | severe | Turmeric and curcumin may enhance anticoagulant effects of warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. |
| Clopidogrel (Plavix) | moderate | Turmeric may increase the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel, raising bleeding risk. |
| Sulfasalazine | moderate | Turmeric may increase sulfasalazine blood levels, potentially increasing its therapeutic effects and side effects. |
| Tacrolimus | moderate | Curcumin may increase tacrolimus blood levels, requiring monitoring in transplant patients. |
| Metformin | mild | Turmeric may enhance the blood sugar-lowering effect of metformin, with potential benefit but requiring monitoring. |