Doxercalciferol interactions
Doxercalciferol (Hectorol), a vitamin D analog has 100 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 6 major, 88 moderate, 6 minor, and 0 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 (6)
Examples Magnesium-containing products such as antacids Intervention Avoid use of magnesium-containing products and doxercalciferol in patients on chronic renal dialysis. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Table 2: Oral drugs that can be administered concomitantly with Ferric Citrate Tablets Amlodipine Aspirin Atorvastatin Calcitriol Clopidogrel Digoxin Diltiazem Doxercalciferol Enalapril Fluvastatin Glimepiride Levofloxacin Losartan Metoprolol Pravastatin Propranolol Sitagliptin Warfarin Oral drugs that have to be separated from Ferric Citrate Tablets and meals… (Ferric citrate label, Drug interactions)
Examples Magnesium-containing products such as antacids Intervention Avoid use of magnesium-containing products and doxercalciferol in patients on chronic renal dialysis. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Magnesium-containing products such as antacids Intervention Avoid use of magnesium-containing products and doxercalciferol in patients on chronic renal dialysis. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Magnesium-containing products such as antacids Intervention Avoid use of magnesium-containing products and doxercalciferol in patients on chronic renal dialysis. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Doxercalciferol is contraindicated in patients with: Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Vitamin D toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Known hypersensitivity to doxercalciferol or any of the inactive ingredients of doxercalciferol capsules; serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and angioedema have been reported… (Doxercalciferol label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (88)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Calcitonin salmonModerate
Use of Miacalcin injection for the treatment of Paget’s disease or postmenopausal osteoporosis is recommended in conjunction with an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Calcitonin salmon label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Calcium chlorideModerate
Drugs That Increase the Risk of Hypercalcemia Increase frequency of monitoring of calcium concentrations in patients taking concomitant Calcium Chloride Injection and other drugs that increase the risk of hypercalcemia (e.g., calcipotriene, estrogen, lithium, parathyroid hormone, teriparatide, thiazide diuretics, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D). (Calcium chloride label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Doxercalciferol Capsules Cholestyramine Clinical Impact Cholestyramine has been reported to reduce intestinal absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
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)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Danazol can increase the calcemic response to synthetic vitamin D analogs in primary hypoparathyroidism. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
- DenosumabModerate
Monitor calcium levels during therapy, especially in the first weeks of initiating therapy, and adequately supplement all patients with calcium and vitamin D. (Denosumab label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Digitalis Toxicity: Hypercalcemia increases the risk of digitalis toxicity. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Ketoconazole and erythromycin Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with a cytochrome P450 inhibitor, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
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)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Ketoconazole and erythromycin Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with a cytochrome P450 inhibitor, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
- OrlistatModerate
The effect of ORLISTAT on the absorption of supplemental vitamin D, vitamin A, and nutritionally-derived vitamin K is not known at this time [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) , and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . (Orlistat label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
• Electrolyte disorders (e.g., hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia): Monitor phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and vitamin D and adequately supplement as appropriate. (Pamidronate label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypercalcemia may be exacerbated by concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations, thiazide diuretics, or other vitamin D compounds [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
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)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples Glutethimide and phenobarbital Intervention If a patient initiates or discontinues therapy with an enzyme inducer, dose adjustment of doxercalciferol may be necessary. (Doxercalciferol label, Drug interactions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. (Doxercalciferol label, Warnings and precautions)
All patients should be instructed about the symptoms of hypocalcemia and the importance of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in maintaining serum calcium levels [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.8 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )]. (Zoledronic acid label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (6)
Other disorders affecting mineral metabolism (such as vitamin D deficiency) should also be effectively treated. (Alendronate label, Warnings and precautions)
- Calcium gluconateMinor
Drugs that may cause hypercalcemia: Vitamin D, vitamin A, thiazide diuretics, estrogen, calcipotriene and teriparatide administration may cause hypercalcemia. (Calcium gluconate label, Drug interactions)
- CysteamineMinor
Other Medications Used for the Management of Fanconi Syndrome PROCYSBI can be administered with other electrolyte and mineral replacements necessary for management of Fanconi syndrome, as well as vitamin D and thyroid hormone. (Cysteamine label, Drug interactions)
Serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 Vitamin D levels were also higher in subjects receiving TDF. (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Warnings and precautions)
• Routine assessment of 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels prior to the start of aromatase inhibitor treatment should be performed ( 5.2 ). (Exemestane label, Warnings and precautions)
Serum parathyroid hormone levels and 1,25 Vitamin D levels were also higher in subjects receiving VIREAD. (Tenofovir label, Warnings and precautions)
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