Curcumin Drug Interactions
On the interaction between curcumin and drugs
Curcumin is becoming more and more important in the field of pharmacology. Its interaction with various drugs is quite important to doctors and researchers.
To observe the properties of curcumin, it has the power of multi-faceted pharmacology. However, when it is applied together with other drugs, the effects involved are very complicated. Or in combination with a certain drug, it can change the metabolic path of the drug. For example, in the system of liver drug enzymes, curcumin can either stimulate it or inhibit it. If it is stimulated, the metabolic speed of the drug will reduce the concentration of the blood-causing drug, and the drug effect will not meet expectations; if it is suppressed, the drug will be stored in the body, and the risk of toxicity will increase.
And curcumin is taken in combination with cardiovascular drugs, so be careful. It may change the kinetics of such drugs. If combined with anticoagulants, or change the course of coagulation, the risk of bleeding will rise. And combined with antihypertensive drugs, or synergistic to cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, endangering the well-being of patients.
As for drugs for the nervous system, curcumin is also involved. Or change its transmission between nerve synapses, resulting in abnormal curative effect. If used with a certain type of antidepressant, or increase or decrease its effect, so that the control of the disease is not accurate.
Furthermore, in the digestive system drugs, curcumin and its interaction should not be ignored. Or change the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines, or change the secretion of digestive juices, causing the absorption and distribution of drugs to be different.
To sum up, curcumin interacts with drugs, affecting the whole body. Doctors use it, they must carefully examine the patient's condition, know the nature of the drugs used, and weigh the pros and cons to achieve safe and effective treatment. Make sure that curcumin and other drugs complement each other, rather than disturb each other, so as to protect the health of the common people.
