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Here's a neat, clear table summarizing common spice-medication interactions based on clinical relevance, which a clinician might find useful. Since you mentioned the article "Spice-Medication Interactions: What Every Clinician Needs to Know" by Julia Senn (July 02, 2025), I’ll create a general informative table reflecting typical interactions often discussed in such literature.

If you want me to focus on specific spices or medications from the article, just share those details!

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Spice	Common Medications Affected	Type of Interaction	Clinical Significance	Recommendations for Clinicians
Turmeric (Curcumin)	Anticoagulants (e.g., Warfarin), Antiplatelets	Increases bleeding risk (additive effect)	Potential increased risk of bleeding	Monitor INR/PT, caution with patients on blood thinners
Ginger	Anticoagulants, Antidiabetics	Anticoagulants: increased bleeding risk; Antidiabetics: may potentiate hypoglycemia	Increased bleeding risk; risk of hypoglycemia	Monitor coagulation parameters and blood sugar levels
Garlic	Anticoagulants, Antihypertensives	Enhances anticoagulant effects; may lower BP	Increased bleeding risk; hypotension	Use cautiously in patients on these meds; monitor BP & bleeding
Black Pepper (Piperine)	CYP3A4-metabolized drugs (e.g., certain statins, immunosuppressants)	Inhibits CYP3A4, increasing drug bioavailability	Risk of drug toxicity due to increased plasma levels	Adjust dosages accordingly, monitor drug levels
Cinnamon	Antidiabetics	May enhance hypoglycemic effects	Risk of hypoglycemia	Monitor blood glucose closely
Clove	Anticoagulants	Increases bleeding risk	Potential bleeding complications	Use with caution in patients on anticoagulants
Cardamom	Antihypertensives	Possible additive hypotensive effect	May cause low blood pressure	Monitor blood pressure
Fenugreek	Antidiabetics, Anticoagulants	May increase hypoglycemia and bleeding risk	Hypoglycemia and bleeding potential	Close monitoring recommended
Saffron	Antidepressants, Anticoagulants	Potential serotonergic effects; increased bleeding risk	Risk of serotonin syndrome and bleeding	Use cautiously; monitor for symptoms

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Notes:

• Many spices have bioactive compounds that can influence drug-metabolizing enzymes or platelet function.

• Always assess patient dietary habits alongside medications.

• Patient counseling on spice consumption is essential, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs.

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