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Lanoxin (Digoxin Injection) and Oystercal-D

Determining the interaction of Lanoxin (Digoxin Injection) and Oystercal-D and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Lanoxin (Digoxin Injection) <> Oystercal-D
Relevance: 06.12.2022 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:

Excessive blood levels of calcium can increase the effects of digoxin. Do not exceed the dosage of calcium carbonate 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).

References
  • "Product Information. PhosLo (calcium acetate)" Braintree, Braintree, MA.
Lanoxin (Digoxin Injection)

Generic Name: digoxin

Brand name: Lanoxin, Digitek, Digox, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin

Synonyms: Lanoxin

Oystercal-D

Generic Name: calcium / vitamin d

Brand name: Calcitrate with D, Caltrate 600+D Soft Chews, Citracal + D, Os-Cal Extra D3, Oystercal-D, UpCal D, Os-Cal 250 with D, Oysco D, Dical-D, Calcet, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, O-Cal-D, Oyster-D, Oyst-Cal-D, Caltro with Vitamin D, Oysco 500 with D, Oysco D with Calcium, Os-Cal with D, Caltrate 600 with D, Calcarb with D, Posture-D H/P, Dical Captabs, Dicalphos plus D, Os-Cal 500 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Calvite P & D, Sedecal D, Chewable Calcium with Vitamin D, Osteocit D Plus, Os-Cal 500 + D, Citracal Petites, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal 250 mg + D, Calcio Del Mar, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Calcium 600+D, Risacal-D, Liquid Calcium with Vitamin D, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Calcium + D Slow Release 1200, Citracal Calcium Gummies, Caltrate Gummy Bites, Super Calcium 600 + D3 400, Os-Cal Calcium+D3, Caltrate 600 + D, Citracal Regular, Calcet Petites, Calcium 500+D, D3 with Calcium, Calcitrate, Caltrate 600+D, Os-Cal 500+D, Os-Cal 500+Extra D Chewable

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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