Calcitrate and Digoxin Tablets
Determining the interaction of Calcitrate and Digoxin Tablets 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:Excessive blood levels of calcium can increase the effects of digoxin. Do not exceed the dosage of calcium citrate prescribed by your doctor or recommended on the product labeling. You should also check with your doctor before using any over-the-counter products that contain calcium, such as vitamin supplements or antacids. 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.
Professional: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).
- "Product Information. PhosLo (calcium acetate)" Braintree, Braintree, MA.
Generic Name: calcium citrate
Brand name: Calcitrate, Citracal, Cit Calcium, Citracal Liquitab
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: digoxin
Brand name: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin
Synonyms: Digoxin
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.
- Calcitrate-Dihydro CP Syrup
- Calcitrate-Dihydrocodeine BPM Phenyleph HCl
- Calcitrate-Dihydrocodeine, Aspirin, and Caffeine
- Calcitrate-Dihydroergotamine
- Calcitrate-Dihydroergotamine injection
- Calcitrate-Dihydroergotamine Mesylate
- Digoxin Tablets-Calcitrate (Calcium and Vitamin D Capsules and Tablets)
- Digoxin Tablets-Calcitrate with D
- Digoxin Tablets-Calcitrene
- Digoxin Tablets-Calcitrene Topical
- Digoxin Tablets-Calcitriol
- Digoxin Tablets-Calcitriol (Systemic)