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Caltrate and Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine

Determining the interaction of Caltrate and Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Caltrate <> Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine
Relevance: 08.07.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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 pyrimethamine together with calcium carbonate can decrease the effects of pyrimethamine. You should notify your doctor if use pyrimethamine together with calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate should be administered at least 2 to 3 hours apart from pyrimethamine. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you 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 concomitant administration of antacids or absorbent antidiarrheals may significantly reduce the bioavailability of pyrimethamine by reducing its absorption. Therapeutic failure may result.

MANAGEMENT: Antacids and antidiarrheals should be taken at least 2 to 3 hours apart from pyrimethamine.

References
  • Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
  • "Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"
Caltrate

Generic Name: calcium carbonate

Brand name: Caltrate, Cal-Mint, 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, 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, Calci Mix, OsCal 500

Synonyms: n.a.

Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine

Generic Name: pyrimethamine / sulfadoxine

Brand name:

Synonyms: Pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine (Oral)

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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