Arabinoxylane : interaction with Immunosuppressive medications

Interaction type:
Interactions

Interaction rating:
Potential/Theoritical

Studies have reported that arabinoxylane stimulates our immune system, which may alter the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution. (1) (2)

These drugs include azathioprine, basiliximab, cyclosporine, daclizumab, glatiramer, muromonab-cd3, mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus (FK506), sirolimus, methotrexate, prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, betamethasone, budesonide, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, cortisone

References

  1. View Abstract: Ghoneum M, et al. NK IMMUNOMODULATORY FUNCTION IN 27 CANCER PATIENTS BY MGN-3, A MODIFIED ARABINOXYLANE FROM RICE BRAN, 87th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. Washington DC. Apr1996.
  2. View Abstract: Ghoneum M. ENHANCEMENT OF HUMAN NATURAL KILLER CELL ACTIVITY BY MODIFIED ARABINOXYLANE FROM RICE BRAN (MGN-3). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMMUNOTHERAPY XIV(i). 1998;89-99.