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Paricalcitol Disease Interactions

There are 4 disease interactions with paricalcitol.

Major

Paricalcitol (applies to paricalcitol) arrhythmia

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Arrhythmias

Paricalcitol, a vitamin D analog, reduces hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic renal failure without significant increase in serum calcium levels. Serum calcium and phosphate concentrations can increase during therapy with paricalcitol and may exacerbate arrhythmias, particularly in patients receiving cardiac glycosides. Therapy with vitamin D analogs should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to cardiac arrhythmias. Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended. .

References

  1. "Product Information. Zemplar (paricalcitol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
Major

Vitamin D analogs (applies to paricalcitol) electrolyte imbalance

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Phosphate Imbalance

Vitamin D analogs administered in the presence of hyperphosphatemia can result in precipitation of calcium-phosphate deposits within the vascular or renal systems or other soft tissue calcifications. A solubility product (Serum Calcium X Phosphate) should not exceed 70. Serum electrolyte concentrations should be corrected prior to vitamin D analog therapy and monitored during therapy.

References

  1. "Product Information. Calciferol (ergocalciferol)." Schwarz Pharma (2001):
  2. "Product Information. Rocaltrol (calcitriol)." Roche Laboratories (2001):
  3. "Product Information. Calderol (calcifediol)." Organon (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Zemplar (paricalcitol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
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Major

Vitamin D analogs (applies to paricalcitol) hypercalcemia

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Malabsorption Syndrome

Vitamin D analogs such as calciferol and ergocalciferol should not be given to patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, or evidence of vitamin D toxicity.

References

  1. "Product Information. Rocaltrol (calcitriol)." Roche Laboratories (2001):
  2. "Product Information. Zemplar (paricalcitol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):
  3. "Product Information. Delta D3 (cholecalciferol)." Freeda Vitamins Inc (2002):
  4. "Product Information. Drisdol (ergocalciferol)." sanofi-aventis (2016):
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Moderate

Paricalcitol (applies to paricalcitol) hepatobiliary dysfunction

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Biliary Obstruction, Liver Disease

Paricalcitol is metabolized by the liver. Parent compound and metabolites are primarily eliminated by in the bile and feces. Paricalcitol metabolites have not been characterized or identified. Metabolic and therapeutic activity of paricalcitol may be altered in patients with hepatic impairment. Therapy with paricalcitol should be administered cautiously in patients with hepatobiliary dysfunction. Clinical monitoring of hepatobiliary function, parathyroid hormone and calcium levels is recommended.

References

  1. "Product Information. Zemplar (paricalcitol)." Abbott Pharmaceutical (2001):

Paricalcitol drug interactions

There are 127 drug interactions with paricalcitol.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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