Drug Interaction Report

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, medications like famotidine may interfere with the absorption of sparsentan into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. It is generally best to avoid using these medications together when possible. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications may also contain antacids or other agents that can neutralize acid. You should check the ingredients of all medications you take to see if they may contain antacids. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, medications like calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of sparsentan into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. It is generally best to avoid using these medications together when possible. However, if you have no other alternatives for treatment, it is recommended that you take calcium carbonate 2 hours before or 2 hours after sparsentan to help minimize the impact of the interaction. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications may also contain antacids or other agents that can neutralize acid. You should check the ingredients of all medications you take to see if they may contain antacids. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, medications like magnesium hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of sparsentan into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. It is generally best to avoid using these medications together when possible. However, if you have no other alternatives for treatment, it is recommended that you take magnesium hydroxide 2 hours before or 2 hours after sparsentan to help minimize the impact of the interaction. Some prescription and over-the-counter medications may also contain antacids or other agents that can neutralize acid. You should check the ingredients of all medications you take to see if they may contain antacids. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

If you are taking sparsentan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.

Consumption of grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and supplements that contain grapefruit should be avoided during treatment with sparsentan as they may increase the blood levels of sparsentan. This may increase the risk of side effects such as hepatotoxicity, acute kidney injury, hyperkalemia, edema, and hypotension.

Swallow sparsentan whole with water before your morning or evening meal. Take your dose with the same meal each day. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.