Calcium acetate interactions

Calcium acetate (PhosLo, Phoslyra), a phosphate binder has 38 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 8 major, 22 moderate, 6 minor, and 2 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (8)

  • Avoid the use of calcium supplements, including calcium-based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with calcium acetate capsules. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Calcitriolvitamin D analogMajor

    Calcium Supplements Uncontrolled intake of additional calcium-containing preparations should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS: General ). (Calcitriol label, Drug interactions)

  • CalciumVitamin and mineralMajor

    Avoid the use of calcium supplements, including calcium-based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with calcium acetate capsules. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CeftriaxonecephalosporinMajor

    Do not administer simultaneously with calcium-containing IV solutions. (Ceftriaxone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NeomycinaminoglycosideMajor

    If blockage occurs, calcium salts may reverse these phenomena but mechanical respiratory assistance may be necessary. (Neomycin label, Boxed warning)

  • Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonateproton pump inhibitorMajor

    Avoid the use of calcium supplements, including calcium-based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with calcium acetate capsules. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    Calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide Prevention or Management: Phenytoin and antacids should not be taken at the same time of day Antineoplastic agents (usually in combination) Bleomycin, carboplatin, cisplatin, doxorubicin, methotrexate Antiviral agents Fosamprenavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir Antiepileptic drugs Carbamazepine, vigabatrin Other… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • Sodium bicarbonateantacidMajor

    Avoid the use of calcium supplements, including calcium-based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with calcium acetate capsules. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (22)

  • • If treatment with a gastric acid reducing agent is required, consider using a H2‑receptor antagonist (e.g., ranitidine or famotidine) or an antacid (e.g., calcium carbonate). (Acalabrutinib label, Drug interactions)

  • Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • Calcipotrienevitamin D analogModerate

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting calcium acetate capsules and Vitamin D. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CinacalcetCYP2D6 inhibitorModerate

    If corrected serum calcium falls below the lower limit of normal or symptoms of hypocalcemia develop, start or increase calcium supplementation (including calcium, calcium-containing phosphate binders, and/or vitamin D sterols or increases in dialysate calcium concentration). (Cinacalcet label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CiprofloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Ciprofloxacin In a study of 15 healthy subjects, a co-administered single dose of 4 calcium acetate tablets approximately 2.7 g decreased the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin by approximately 50%. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • Demeclocyclinetetracycline antibioticModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Doxercalciferolvitamin D analogModerate

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting calcium acetate capsules and Vitamin D. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Doxycyclinetetracycline antibioticModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • …Interactions Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration Increase = ↑; Decrease = ↓; No Effect = ↔ Clinical Comment Antacids: antacids (e.g., aluminum, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium carbonate) ↔ RPV (antacids taken at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after RPV) ↓ RPV (concomitant intake) Administer antacids at least 2 hours before or at least 4… (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • IbandronatebisphosphonateModerate

    Instruct patients to take supplemental calcium and vitamin D if their dietary intake is inadequate (see Dosage and Administration [2.3] ) . (Ibandronate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevofloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • Minocyclinetetracycline antibioticModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate

    See FPI for drugs that may interfere with systemic exposure and reduce mycophenolate mofetil efficacy: antacids with magnesium or aluminum hydroxide, proton pump inhibitors, drugs that interfere with enterohepatic recirculation, telmisartan, calcium-free phosphate binders. (Mycophenolate label, Drug interactions)

  • OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • Paricalcitolvitamin D analogModerate

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting calcium acetate capsules and Vitamin D. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RilpivirineantiretroviralModerate

    …Drug Name Effect on Concentration of Rilpivirine or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment ↑=increase, ↓=decrease, ↔=no change Antacids: antacids (e.g., aluminum or magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate) ↔ rilpivirine (antacids taken at least 2 hours before or at least 4 hours after rilpivirine) The combination of EDURANT or EDURANT PED and antacids should be used… (Rilpivirine label, Drug interactions)

  • RisedronatebisphosphonateModerate

    Calcium Supplements/Antacids When Risedronate sodium delayed-release was administered following breakfast, the co-administration of a tablet containing 600 mg of elemental calcium and 400 international units vitamin D reduced risedronate bioavailability by approximately 38% [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Risedronate label, Drug interactions)

  • Tetracyclinetetracycline antibioticModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • Tigecyclinetetracycline antibioticModerate

    Calcium acetate capsules may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. (Calcium acetate label, Drug interactions)

  • Vitamin DVitamin and mineralModerate

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting calcium acetate capsules and Vitamin D. (Calcium acetate label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (6)

  • AlendronatebisphosphonateMinor

    Calcium supplements, antacids or oral medications containing multivalent cations interfere with absorption of alendronate. (Alendronate label, Drug interactions)

  • AmikacinaminoglycosideMinor

    If neuromuscular blockade occurs, it may be reversed by the administration of calcium salts but mechanical respiratory assistance may be necessary. (Amikacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CabotegravirantiretroviralMinor

    Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration Clinical Comment Antacids containing polyvalent cations (e.g., aluminum or magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate) ↓Cabotegravir Administer antacid products at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking VOCABRIA. (Cabotegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • Calcinosis cutis can occur with or without extravasation of Calcium Chloride Injection, is characterized by abnormal dermal deposits of calcium salts, and clinically manifests as papules, plaques, or nodules that may be associated with erythema, swelling, or induration. (Calcium chloride label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Calcinosis cutis can occur with or without extravasation of Calcium Gluconate Injection, is characterized by abnormal dermal deposits of calcium salts, and clinically manifests as papules, plaques, or nodules that may be associated with erythema, swelling, or induration. (Calcium gluconate label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GentamicinaminoglycosideMinor

    If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (2)

  • OseltamivirantiviralNo interaction

    …Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with TAMIFLU No dose adjustments are needed for either oseltamivir or the concomitant drug when coadministering oseltamivir with amoxicillin, acetaminophen, aspirin, cimetidine, antacids (magnesium and aluminum hydroxides and calcium carbonates), rimantadine, amantadine, or warfarin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Oseltamivir label, Drug interactions)

  • RaltegravirantiretroviralNo interaction

    Moreover, atazanavir, atazanavir/ritonavir, boceprevir, calcium carbonate antacids, darunavir/ritonavir, efavirenz, etravirine, omeprazole, or tipranavir/ritonavir did not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of raltegravir. (Raltegravir label, Drug interactions)

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Not medical advice. Severity reflects the label's wording, not your circumstances. A "major" flag can be routine under supervision and a "minor" one can matter at high doses. Ask a pharmacist.