Drug Interactions between Lanoxicaps and Os-Cal 500 Chewable
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Lanoxicaps (digoxin)
- Os-Cal 500 Chewable (calcium/vitamin d)
Interactions between your drugs
digoxin calcium carbonate
Applies to: Lanoxicaps (digoxin) and Os-Cal 500 Chewable (calcium / vitamin d)
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.
digoxin ergocalciferol
Applies to: Lanoxicaps (digoxin) and Os-Cal 500 Chewable (calcium / vitamin d)
Ergocalciferol can increase the levels of calcium in your body. Since calcium can enhance the effects of digoxin on the heart, using too much ergocalciferol can cause digoxin toxicity and irregular heart rhythm. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent blood tests to monitor calcium and digoxin levels. You should use ergocalciferol exactly as directed and avoid large increases in your daily dietary calcium intake while using ergocalciferol. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms that could indicate high blood calcium, such as weakness, fatigue, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, a metallic taste in the mouth, bone or muscle pain, incoordination, frequent urination, and weight loss. You should also seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of digoxin toxicity such as nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeats. 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.
Drug and food interactions
calcium carbonate food
Applies to: Os-Cal 500 Chewable (calcium / vitamin d)
Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.
digoxin food
Applies to: Lanoxicaps (digoxin)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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