Calcium carbonate and Sporanox
Determining the interaction of Calcium carbonate and Sporanox 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:Using calcium carbonate together with itraconazole may decrease the effects of itraconazole. Separate the dose of calcium carbonate and itraconazole by two or more hours. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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:ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The dissolution of itraconazole requires an acidic environment. Antacids and some aluminum, calcium, or magnesium containing salts decrease the acidity of the stomach and can reduce the bioavailability and subsequent therapeutic effect of itraconazole.
MANAGEMENT: Separation of doses by two or more hours is recommended.
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Generic Name: calcium carbonate
Brand name: Calci-Chew, Oysco 500, Calci Mix, Os-Cal 500, Oyst Cal 500, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Nephro Calci, Amitone, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Tums, Chooz, Tums E-X, Alkets, Titralac, Oyster Cal 500, Calcitab, Oyster Shell, Oyster Calcium, Super Calcium, Calcium Concentrate, Caltro, Oyster, Oyster Cal, Cal Oys, Alkums, Cal-Gest, Tums 500, Tums Ultra, Alka-Mints, Calcarb, Caltrate, Rolaids Sodium Free, Amilac, Calcium Oyster, Oyst Cal, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Mylanta Child, Maalox Quick Dissolve, Maalox Quick Dissolve Maximum Strength, Ultra Mylanta Calci Tabs, Extra Strength Mylanta Calci Tabs, Os-Cal, Surpass, Surpass Extra Strength, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Tums Extra Strength, Maalox Quick Dissolve Extra Strength, Calcium Oyster Shell, Maalox Antacid Barrier, Rolaids Soft Chew, Pepto Children's, Maalox Regular Strength, Maalox Children's, Tums Kids, Tums QuikPak, Calci-Mix, Alcalak, Tums Smoothies, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Sugar-Free, Cal-Mint, Calci Mix, OsCal 500
Synonyms: Calcium Carbonate
Generic Name: itraconazole
Brand name: Sporanox, Onmel, Sporanox PulsePak, Tolsura
Synonyms: n.a.
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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