Drug Interactions between Adempas and Pepcid Complete
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Adempas (riociguat)
- Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate/famotidine/magnesium hydroxide)
Interactions between your drugs
calcium carbonate riociguat
Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Adempas (riociguat)
Taking the riociguat and calcium carbonate doses too close together may interfere with the absorption of riociguat and reduce its effectiveness. To prevent or minimize the interaction, avoid taking calcium carbonate or other antacid-containing medications within one hour of taking riociguat. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
magnesium hydroxide riociguat
Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Adempas (riociguat)
Taking the riociguat and magnesium hydroxide doses too close together may interfere with the absorption of riociguat and reduce its effectiveness. To prevent or minimize the interaction, avoid taking magnesium hydroxide or other antacid-containing medications within one hour of taking riociguat. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
famotidine calcium carbonate
Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
famotidine magnesium hydroxide
Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide) and Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
riociguat food
Applies to: Adempas (riociguat)
Chemical substances present in cigarette smoke may reduce the blood levels of riociguat. This means that the medication may be less effective if you smoke during treatment. Let your doctor know if you are a smoker, or if you start smoking or stop smoking during treatment with riociguat, because the dosage may need to be adjusted. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Food may affect the absorption and blood levels of riociguat. To avoid significant fluctuations in blood levels of the medication, riociguat should be taken about the same time each day consistently either with or without food.
famotidine food
Applies to: Pepcid Complete (calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
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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