Apixaban and Berberine
Supplement–drug interaction evidence from the TruthStack database.
| Severity | MODERATE |
|---|---|
| Evidence Tier | Moderate |
| Interaction Type | METABOLIC |
| Mechanism | METABOLISM |
| Last Reviewed | 2026-02-24 |
Summary
Berberine inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein, both involved in apixaban metabolism. Monitor for bleeding.
CYP Enzyme Pathway Overlap
Apixaban and Berberine share activity on the following CYP enzymes:
| Enzyme | Apixaban | Berberine |
|---|---|---|
| CYP3A4 | SUBSTRATE (MODERATE) | INHIBITOR (STRONG) |
| P-gp | SUBSTRATE (MODERATE) | INHIBITOR (MODERATE) |
API Reference
GET https://api.truthstack.co/v1/check?c1=Apixaban&c2=Berberine
Open, unauthenticated. Returns JSON. Developer documentation
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