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Rifadin IV and Titralac

Determining the interaction of Rifadin IV and Titralac and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Rifadin IV <> Titralac
Relevance: 19.01.2023 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 calcium carbonate together with rifAMPin may decrease the effects of rifAMPin. RifAMPin should be administered at least 1 hour before calcium carbonate. 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: Limited data suggest that some antacids may decrease the oral bioavailability of rifampin. The mechanisms include decreased dissolution of rifampin in the presence of increased gastric pH and/or aluminum chelation with rifampin. The clinical significance has not been established.

MANAGEMENT: Rifampin should be administered at least 1 hour before antacids. Monitoring for altered therapeutic effect is advisable.

References
  • "Product Information. Rifadin (rifampin)." Hoechst Marion-Roussel Inc, Kansas City, MO.
Rifadin IV

Generic Name: rifampin

Brand name: Rifadin IV, Rifadin, Rimactane

Synonyms: n.a.

Titralac

Generic Name: calcium carbonate

Brand name: Alka-Mints, Alkets, Alkums, Amilac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcitab, Caltrate, Caltro, Chooz, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Mylanta Child, Nephro Calci, OsCal 500, Oysco 500, Oyst Cal, Oyst Cal 500, Oyster Cal 500, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Rolaids Sodium Free, Super Calcium, Titralac, Tums, Tums 500, Tums E-X, Tums Ultra, Cal-Mint, Calci Mix, Os-Cal 500, Calcium Concentrate, Oyster, Oyster Cal, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Liquid Softgel, 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

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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