turmeric

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

REMS

Osteoarthritis. Dyspepsia. Pruritus

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Hypersensitivity;
Pregnancy and lactation.

Use Cautiously in:

Diabetes;
Coagulation disorders; Liver disorders.

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

GI: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

Neuro: dizziness

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Natural-Drug Products:

May increase bleeding risk with antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants. Turmeric is an antioxidant, there are concerns it may decrease the effects of some cancer medications (alkylating agents or Topoisomerase I inhibitors). May interfere with the glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic agents and cause blood sugar to drop. May affect absorption of talinolol, ↓ the effects. May affect absorption of amlodipine, ↑ the effects. May affect absorption of tamoxifex, ↓ the effects. Turmeric should be used cautiously with other drugs metabolized by the liver (Cytochrome P450). Large amounts of turmeric may decrease effects of estrogen.

Natural-Natural Products:

May have affect absorption of iron. May increase risk of bleeding with herbs that have antiplatelet/anticoagulant properties such as clove, garlic, ginger, gingko, ginseng and others. Avoid using with other with herbs that affect blood glucose such as chromium, fenugreek, garlic, ginseng and others.

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Capsules: ^OTC
Tablets: ^OTC

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

PO (Adults ): 1–2 g per day.

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

curcuma, curcumin, curcuminoid, turmeric root

Action ⬆ ⬇

Turmeric is a spice that contains a chemical called curcumin, which may reduce swelling. As a supplement, turmeric may have both pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties.

Therapeutic effects:

Decreased inflammation.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: anti-inflammatories

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: Unknown.

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