Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- calcium acetate
- digitoxin
Interactions between your drugs
digitoxin calcium acetate
Applies to: digitoxin, calcium acetate
MONITOR: Excessive administration of calcium can aggravate digitalis toxicity and precipitate serious cardiac arrhythmias in digitalised patients. The mechanism probably involves additive or synergistic inotropic effects of calcium and digitalis glycosides on the myocardium.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if calcium preparations are used in patients receiving digitalis glycosides. Patients should be advised not to exceed the calcium dosage prescribed for them and to consult their healthcare provider before consuming additional products that may contain substantial amounts of calcium (e.g., over-the-counter supplements).
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. PhosLo (calcium acetate)." Braintree
Drug and food interactions
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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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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