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Drug Interactions between Calcitrate with D and Citracal + D

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Calcitrate with D and Citracal + D. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Calcitrate with D

A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with Calcitrate with D.

Citracal + D

A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with Citracal + D.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

calcium carbonate food

Applies to: Calcitrate with D (calcium / vitamin d) and Citracal + D (calcium / vitamin d)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food may increase the absorption of calcium. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption.

MANAGEMENT: Calcium may be administered with food to increase absorption. Consider withholding calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.

References

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  5. Mangels AR "Bone nutrients for vegetarians." Am J Clin Nutr 100 (2014): epub
  6. Davies NT "Anti-nutrient factors affecting mineral utilization." Proc Nutr Soc 38 (1979): 121-8
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Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Calcium

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'calcium' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'calcium' category:

  • Calcitrate with D (calcium/vitamin d)
  • Citracal + D (calcium/vitamin d)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

Duplication

Vitamin d analogs

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'vitamin d analogs' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'vitamin d analogs' category:

  • Calcitrate with D (calcium/vitamin d)
  • Citracal + D (calcium/vitamin d)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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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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