Alu-Cap Disease Interactions
There is 1 disease interaction with Alu-Cap (aluminum hydroxide).
Aluminum-containing antacids (applies to Alu-Cap) constipation
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Renal Dysfunction, Intestinal Obstruction, Phosphate Imbalance
Aluminum containing antacids may produce constipation, which may lead to intestinal obstruction. Osteomalacia and hypophosphatemia may be produced in patients with renal dysfunction who are not receiving dialysis. Patients with renal dysfunction, intestinal obstruction, osteomalacia, or hypophosphatemia should use antacids with low or no aluminum content.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
- (2001) "Product Information. Rolaids (dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate)." Warner Lambert Consumer Healthcare
- (2001) "Product Information. Losospan (magaldrate)." Whitehall-Robbins
Alu-Cap drug interactions
There are 237 drug interactions with Alu-Cap (aluminum hydroxide).
Alu-Cap alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Alu-Cap (aluminum hydroxide).
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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