Calcium Antagonists has 41 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 1 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 16 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Ceftriaxone Sodium, .Beta.-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Dl-, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Levomefolate Calcium, Cobalamin, Iron, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, And Doconexant, Betaxolol Hydrochloride. Patients taking Calcium Antagonists should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 41
- Contraindicated
- 1
- Major
- 16
- Moderate
- 22
- Minor
- 2
Contraindicated (1)
- Calcium Antagonists + Ceftriaxone Sodium— Precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium can occur when mixed with calcium-containing solutions in the same IV line. Must no…
Major (16)
- Calcium Antagonists + .Beta.-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Dl-, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Levomefolate Calcium, Cobalamin, Iron, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, And Doconexant— Vitamin D supplementation should not be given with large amounts of calcium in those with hypercalcemia or conditions th…
- Calcium Antagonists + Betaxolol Hydrochloride— Concomitant use may have additive effects resulting in hypotension and/or marked bradycardia.
- Calcium Antagonists + Brimonidine Tartrate And Timolol Maleate— May cause atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension. Should be avoided in pati…
- Calcium Antagonists + Ceftriaxone— Precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium can occur when mixed with calcium-containing solutions in the same IV line. Must no…
- Calcium Antagonists + Ciprofloxacin— Products containing calcium may substantially decrease ciprofloxacin absorption, resulting in serum and urine levels con…
- Calcium Antagonists + Digoxin— Particularly if administered rapidly by IV route, may produce serious arrhythmias in digitalized patients.
- Calcium Antagonists + Dorzolamide Hydrochloride And Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution— May cause atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension. Should be avoided in pati…
- Calcium Antagonists + Dorzolamide Hydrochloride And Timolol Maleate Preservative Free— Caution advised; may cause atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension. Avoid in…
- Calcium Antagonists + Isoflurane— Isoflurane may lead to marked hypotension in patients treated with calcium antagonists.
- Calcium Antagonists + Paricalcitol— Concomitant administration of high doses may increase risk of hypercalcemia. Monitor calcium frequently and adjust paric…
- Calcium Antagonists + Sevoflurane— Sevoflurane may lead to marked hypotension in patients treated with calcium antagonists. Blood pressure should be closel…
- Calcium Antagonists + Sodium Bicarbonate— Addition of sodium bicarbonate to parenteral solutions containing calcium should be avoided; precipitation or haze may r…
- Calcium Antagonists + Timolol— Co-administration may cause atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension; should …
- Calcium Antagonists + Timolol Hemihydrate— May cause atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension. Should be avoided in pati…
- Calcium Antagonists + Timolol Maleate— Caution recommended due to possible atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension.…
- Calcium Antagonists + Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution 0.25%— Caution advised due to possible atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, or hypotension. Avoi…
Moderate (22)
- Calcium Antagonists + Alendronate Sodium— Calcium supplements interfere with absorption of alendronate sodium. Patients should wait at least one-half hour after t…
- Calcium Antagonists + Alendronate Sodium And Cholecalciferol— Calcium supplements interfere with absorption of alendronate. Patients should wait at least 30 minutes after taking the …
- Calcium Antagonists + Calcitriol— Uncontrolled intake of additional calcium-containing preparations should be avoided.
- Calcium Antagonists + Calcitriol Capsules 0.25 Mcg— Uncontrolled intake of additional calcium-containing preparations should be avoided during calcitriol therapy.
- Calcium Antagonists + Doxercalciferol— Concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations may increase the risk of hypercalcemia. Moni…
- Calcium Antagonists + Doxycycline— Absorption of tetracyclines is impaired by antacids containing calcium.
- Calcium Antagonists + Doxycycline Hyclate— Calcium-containing antacids impair absorption of tetracyclines.
- Calcium Antagonists + Ibandronate Sodium— Calcium supplements interfere with absorption of ibandronate. Patients should take ibandronate at least 60 minutes befor…
- Calcium Antagonists + Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate— CNS depression and peripheral transmission defects produced by magnesium may be antagonized by calcium.
- Calcium Antagonists + Magnesium Sulfate In Dextrose— CNS depression and peripheral transmission defects from magnesium may be antagonized by calcium administration.
- Calcium Antagonists + Minocycline Hydrochloride— Absorption of tetracyclines is impaired by antacids containing calcium; may reduce minocycline effectiveness.
- Calcium Antagonists + Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic— Calcium in antacids may bind phosphate and prevent its absorption.
- Calcium Antagonists + Risedronate Sodium— Calcium supplements interfere with the absorption of risedronate when co-administered.
- Calcium Antagonists + Sarecycline Hydrochloride— Coadministration may impair SEYSARA absorption and decrease efficacy. Separate dosing required.
- Calcium Antagonists + Sodium Bicarbonate Injection,— Sodium bicarbonate should be avoided in admixtures with calcium-containing solutions; precipitation or haze may result.
- Calcium Antagonists + Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous, Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, And Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate— May bind phosphate and prevent its absorption.
- Calcium Antagonists + Sotalol Hydrochloride— Possible additive effects on atrioventricular conduction, ventricular function, and blood pressure, potentially leading …
- Calcium Antagonists + Technetium Tc 99m Oxidronate— High levels of calcium may alter biodistribution of technetium Tc 99m oxidronate, reducing skeletal uptake and increasin…
- Calcium Antagonists + Technetium Tc 99m Pyrophosphate— High levels of calcium from concomitant medications may alter biodistribution of technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate, reduci…
- Calcium Antagonists + Trientine Tetrahydrochloride— Calcium may reduce absorption of CUVRIOR. If concomitant use unavoidable, separate administration by at least 1 hour bef…
- Calcium Antagonists + Vitamin A, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin D, .Alpha.-Tocopherol, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, And Doconexent— Vitamin D supplementation should not be given with large amounts of calcium in those with hypercalcemia or conditions th…
- Calcium Antagonists + Vitamin A, Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Succinate, D-, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Selenium, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Cupric Sulfate, Manganese, Chromium, .Alpha.-Lipoic Acid, And Lutein— Vitamin D supplementation should not be given with large amounts of calcium in those with hypercalcemia or conditions th…
Minor (2)
- Calcium Antagonists + Enalapril Maleate— Used concomitantly with enalapril maleate without evidence of clinically significant adverse interactions.
- Calcium Antagonists + Enalapril Maleate And Hydrochlorothiazide— Enalapril has been used concomitantly without evidence of clinically significant adverse interactions.