Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- magnesium sulfate
- Royvac Bowel Evacuant (bisacodyl / magnesium citrate)
Interactions between your drugs
magnesium sulfate magnesium citrate
Applies to: magnesium sulfate, Royvac Bowel Evacuant (bisacodyl / magnesium citrate)
MONITOR: The concomitant administration of magnesium salts with other magnesium-containing preparations such as antacids or laxatives may increase the risk of magnesium toxicity, particularly in the presence of renal insufficiency. Magnesium toxicity may result in respiratory depression, neuromuscular depression, and heart block.
MANAGEMENT: Clinical and laboratory monitoring for signs of hypermagnesemia and magnesium toxicity is advisable, especially in high-risk patients (e.g., elderly or renally impaired patients).
References (1)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
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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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