Overview
Alpinia contains chemicals that might block certain steps in the swelling (inflammation) pathway.
People use alpinia for fevers, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, and swelling (inflammation), but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for ALPINIA overview.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if alpinia is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Antacids interacts with ALPINIA
Antacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of antacids.
Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-Blockers) interacts with ALPINIA
H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
Some common H2-blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and famotidine (Pepcid).Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) interacts with ALPINIA
Proton pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid. Alpinia can increase stomach acid. Taking alpinia might decrease the effects of proton pump inhibitors.
Some common proton pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).Indomethacin (Tivorbex) interacts with ALPINIA
Alpinia might increase how quickly the body gets rid of indomethacin. This might decrease the effects of indomethacin.
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
Dosing
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