Drug Interactions between calcium acetate and Fosrenol
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- calcium acetate
- Fosrenol (lanthanum carbonate)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between calcium acetate and Fosrenol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
calcium acetate
A total of 88 drugs are known to interact with calcium acetate.
- Calcium acetate is in the following drug classes: minerals and electrolytes, phosphate binders.
- Calcium acetate is used to treat Hyperphosphatemia.
Fosrenol
A total of 85 drugs are known to interact with Fosrenol.
- Fosrenol is in the drug class phosphate binders.
- Fosrenol is used to treat Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure.
Drug and food interactions
lanthanum carbonate food
Applies to: Fosrenol (lanthanum carbonate)
Take lanthanum carbonate tablets with food or immediately after a meal to increase absorption by the body. Lanthanum carbonate tablets cannot be dissolved in water and therefore should not be given through feeding tubes because the tube may become clogged. 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.
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.
Phosphate binders
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'phosphate binders' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'phosphate binders' category:
- calcium acetate
- Fosrenol (lanthanum carbonate)
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.
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. |
Further information
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