Deferasirox and Risedronate interaction
Deferasirox and Risedronate: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium) label · effective 2026-02-03
Calcium supplements, antacids, magnesium-based supplements or laxatives, and iron preparations interfere with the absorption of Risedronate sodium delayed-release and should not be taken together.
Calcium supplements, antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H 2 blockers, magnesium-based supplements or laxatives, and iron preparations interfere with the absorption of Risedronate sodium delayed-release ( 7.1 , 7.2 )
From the Deferasirox (Exjade) label · effective 2026-01-28
The risk of GI hemorrhage may be increased when administering Exjade in combination with drugs that have ulcerogenic or hemorrhagic potential, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, oral bisphosphonates, or anticoagulants.
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