Antacids Containing Calcium Interactions

37 interactions on record

Antacids interfere with absorption of alendronate sodium. Patients should wait at least one-half hour after taking alendronate sodium before taking antacids.

Source: NLP:alendronate sodium

Short-acting antacids may reduce gastric acidity and lower bioavailability of cefuroxime axetil. Administer cefuroxime axetil at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids.

Source: NLP:cefuroxime axetil

Avoid simultaneous administration. Administer at least 2 hours before or after dasatinib dose to prevent decreased concentrations.

Source: NLP:dasatinib

Concomitant administration may reduce plasma levels of diflunisal, with clinically significant effects when antacids are used on a continuous schedule.

Source: NLP:diflunisal

Elevates gastric pH and may reduce gefitinib plasma concentrations. Separate gefitinib dosing by 6 hours before or after administration.

Source: NLP:gefitinib

Nonabsorbable antacids may inhibit the lactulose-induced drop in colonic pH, potentially reducing treatment efficacy. Monitor for lack of desired effect.

Source: NLP:lactulose

Magnesium or aluminum-containing antacids decrease levofloxacin absorption if taken within 2 hours. Separate dosing by at least 2 hours.

Source: NLP:levofloxacin

Antacids may interfere with dissolution of mesalamine extended-release capsule coating due to pH effects; avoid co-administration.

Source: NLP:mesalamine

Multivalent cations in antacids form chelates with moxifloxacin, substantially decreasing absorption. Take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after antacids.

Source: NLP:moxifloxacin

Reduce diazepam peak concentrations by 30% and slow rate of absorption with 20-25 minute delay in peak achievement, but no effect on extent of absorption.

Source: NLP:diazepam