Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension and Atorvastatin
Determining the interaction of Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension and Atorvastatin and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:The manufacturer reports that the coadministration of atorvastatin and Maalox TC (aluminum hydroxide-magnesium hydroxide) led to 35% decrease in plasma concentrations of atorvastatin. However, LDL-C reduction was not altered. The mechanism is unknown, but may be due to a chelation effect. The clinician may want to monitor the patient more closely for a decreased antihyperlipidemic effect.
- "Product Information. Lipitor (atorvastatin)." Parke-Davis, Morris Plains, NJ.
Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide
Brand name: Alamag
Synonyms: Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets
Generic Name: atorvastatin
Brand name: Lipitor
Synonyms: AtorvaSTATin
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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