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Drug Interactions between dihydrotachysterol and Wellesse Vitamin D3

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dihydrotachysterol cholecalciferol

Applies to: dihydrotachysterol and Wellesse Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

GENERALLY AVOID: Due to a narrow therapeutic index, vitamin D analogs given in combination with each other or with pharmacologic doses of vitamin D may demonstrate additive effects resulting in toxicity manifested as hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, and hyperphosphatemia. Progressive hypercalcemia due to overdosage of vitamin D and its metabolites can be dangerous and sufficiently severe as to require emergency attention. Acute hypercalcemia may exacerbate tendencies for cardiac arrhythmias and seizures and may potentiate the action of digitalis drugs. Chronic hypercalcemia can lead to generalized vascular calcification, nephrocalcinosis, and calcifications of the cornea or other soft tissues. Immobilized patients are particularly vulnerable to the risk of hypercalcemia.

MANAGEMENT: Vitamin D analogs should not be used in combination with each other or with pharmacologic doses of vitamin D. Serum calcium and phosphorus levels must be closely monitored during therapy with a vitamin D analog, especially early in treatment during dosage adjustment. The serum calcium X phosphorus product should be maintained at less than 55 in patients with chronic kidney disease and should not be allowed to exceed 70 in any patient. An estimate of daily dietary calcium intake should be made and the intake adjusted when indicated. Patients should be advised to avoid an abrupt increase in dietary calcium intake, as it may trigger hypercalcemia, and to contact their physician if they experience early symptoms of vitamin D intoxication associated with hypercalcemia such as weakness, fatigue, headache, somnolence, vertigo, tinnitus, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, ataxia, and hypotonia. Late symptoms may include polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, nocturia, conjunctivitis, photophobia, rhinorrhea, pruritus, hyperthermia, decreased libido, and cardiac arrhythmias. Radiographic evaluation of suspect anatomical regions may be useful in the early detection of hypercalcemia. If hypercalcemia develops, treatment with vitamin D and any calcium product should be stopped immediately.

References

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  3. (2004) "Product Information. Hectorol (doxercalciferol)." Genzyme Corporation
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Drug and food interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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

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:

  • dihydrotachysterol
  • Wellesse Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

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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