Does Ciprofloxacin Interact with Calcium Acetate Capsules 667 Mg?
CDI records a moderate classification for Ciprofloxacin and Calcium Acetate Capsules 667 Mg. The stored summary is: Co-administration of calcium acetate decreased ciprofloxacin bioavailability by approximately 50% in a 15-subject study. Administer one hour before or three hours after calcium acetate capsules. The mechanism involves calcium binds to drugs with anionic functions. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Ciprofloxacin Class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Calcium binds to drugs with anionic functions
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Ciprofloxacin and your doctor is considering prescribing Calcium Acetate Capsules 667 Mg (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider