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Drug Interactions between alendronate and Wilzin

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Moderate

alendronate zinc acetate

Applies to: alendronate and Wilzin (zinc acetate)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Products containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium and other polyvalent cations such as antacids or vitamin with mineral supplements are likely to interfere with the gastrointestinal absorption of oral bisphosphonates. For example, the bioavailability of tiludronate has been shown to decrease 80% during simultaneous administration with calcium, and 60% when aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids were administered one hour before tiludronate.

MANAGEMENT: Antacids or other oral medications containing aluminum, calcium, magnesium and other polyvalent cations should be administered at least 30 minutes after the bisphosphonate dose.

References

  1. "Product Information. Fosamax (alendronate)." Merck & Co., Inc PROD (2001):
  2. Darcy PF "Nutrient-drug interactions." Adverse Drug React Toxicol Rev 14 (1995): 233-54
  3. "Product Information. Skelid (tiludronate)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals PROD
  4. "Product Information. Actonel (risedronate)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
  5. "Product Information. Bonefos (clodronate)." Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Canada Inc (2001):
  6. "Product Information. Boniva (ibandronate)." Roche Laboratories (2005):
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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

alendronate food

Applies to: alendronate

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food significantly decreases the bioavailability of alendronate, possibly to negligible levels.

MANAGEMENT: Alendronate should be administered with 6 to 8 ounces of plain water, at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or medication of the day. Patients should remain upright for at least 30 minutes following administration of alendronate.

References

  1. "Product Information. Fosamax (alendronate)." Merck & Co., Inc PROD (2001):

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Moderate

zinc acetate food

Applies to: Wilzin (zinc acetate)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The presence of certain foods (e.g., bread, bran, hard boiled eggs, coffee, and milk) may significantly delay the absorption of zinc acetate. Fibres, phytates, and other substances in food prevent zinc from entering intestinal cells by binding with it. Protein does not appear to interfere with its absorption.

MANAGEMENT: Zinc acetate should preferably be taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two to three hours after meals. It may be taken with small amounts of protein such as meat.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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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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