Finz Carrot Cake Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by UMZU
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Finz Carrot Cake against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Finz Carrot Cake is a dietary supplement by UMZU with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for replacing fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration during exercise or illness, treating low blood sodium (under medical care).Based on those ingredients, 296 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium, Calcium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Finz Carrot Cake contains 4 active ingredients: sodium, calcium (as calcium carbonate), sodium alginate, and carrot powder. Sodium is an electrolyte essential for nerve and muscle function, but this product contains it in amounts that warrant caution if you're on medications sensitive to sodium intake.
Calcium supports bone health and is commonly used in supplements. Sodium alginate, derived from seaweed, is a thickener and stabilizer.
Carrot powder provides beta-carotene and other nutrients from whole carrot. The product also contains inactive ingredients—magnesium stearate, natural flavors, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, and Unidex—which are fillers, binders, and flow agents that help form and deliver the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Evidence for sodium and sodium alginate shows they are likely effective for cystic fibrosis and possibly effective for reducing kidney damage from amphotericin B (an antifungal). For other uses listed—bipolar disorder and congestive heart failure—the evidence is insufficient to rate.
Carrot powder is possibly effective for vitamin A deficiency; for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, fibromyalgia, and prostate cancer, evidence is insufficient. Calcium carbonate is effective for kidney failure, dyspepsia (heartburn), and high potassium levels, and likely effective for osteoporosis.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sodium is generally well tolerated at dietary amounts up to 2.3 grams daily, but high intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart strain, and worsening kidney disease in susceptible people. Avoid sodium supplements or very high intake without medical advice.
Calcium is generally safe at recommended amounts; common side effects are belching, constipation, diarrhea, and stomach upset. Rare serious effects include kidney stones.
High calcium intake (over 1,500–2,000 mg daily) has been associated with increased risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease in some studies, though evidence is debated. Carrot powder is well tolerated as food and generally well tolerated as a supplement.
Allergic reactions are possible and can include hives, swelling, asthma, or diarrhea. Pregnancy and lactation safety: sodium and calcium are rated likely safe; carrot powder is also likely safe.
Sodium has one rating of possibly unsafe; check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on HIV integrase inhibitors (dolutegravir, elvitegravir, or raltegravir)—calcium can significantly lower their effectiveness. Also verify if you take thyroid medication (levothyroxine), heart drugs (sotalol, diltiazem), blood pressure medications, lithium, or didanosine.
The sodium content in this product may reduce blood pressure medication effectiveness or increase sodium-related side effects with corticosteroids or tolvaptan.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is worth a careful check if you take any HIV medications (especially dolutegravir or elvitegravir), blood pressure drugs, lithium, thyroid medication, or heart drugs. The sodium content may interfere with blood pressure control or certain medications.
If you have kidney disease, heart disease, or high blood pressure, talk to your pharmacist before starting it.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Finz Carrot Cake, straight from the product label.
| Brand | UMZU |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810104100212 |
| Net contents | 30 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309622 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Finz Carrot Cake by UMZU, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% |
| Calcium Carbonate | 500 mg | -- |
| Sodium Alginate | 100 mg | -- |
| Added Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 2 Gram(s) | -- |
| Carrot, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Unidex, Magnesium Stearate, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid
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Formulation
Finz is all about supporting healthy gastric and esophageal health. Finz helps your body move acid from the esophagus to the stomach.
Gastric Comfort Fast Acting
Gastric Support
Manufactured in the USA from the finest domestic and foreign ingredients.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Chew 2 Finz tablets after your biggest meal, followed by a glass of water. Expect it to start working in as little as 15 minutes after consumption.
Chew 2 tablets after a meal with water. 2 Chewable Tablets after meal with water
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Unidex is a registered trademark of Ingredion. UMZU You deserve to thrive.
Formula
Carrot Powered
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Warning: Not for use by persons under 18 years old.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are taking any medications or have any medical conditions. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
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Finz Carrot Cake by UMZU label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Finz Carrot Cake by UMZU
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Sodium
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium monograph & interactionsCalcium
Interacts with168 drugs
Calcium is an essential mineral your body needs for strong bones, nerve signaling, and muscle function, and supplements can help fill gaps when diet f...
Calcium monograph & interactionsSodium Alginate
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium Alginate monograph & interactionsCarrot, Powder
No knowninteractions
Carrot is a common food vegetable that is a rich source of beta-carotene (which the body turns into vitamin A) and other nutrients. Eating carrots is...
Carrot, Powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Unidex, Magnesium Stearate, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Finz Carrot Cake by UMZU Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Finz Carrot Cake by UMZU contains sodium and calcium, both of which have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious interaction is with dolutegravir (Tivicay) and elvitegravir (Vitekta), both HIV integrase inhibitors—calcium can reduce their blood levels by up to 40%, which may lower their effectiveness. These are Major-severity interactions requiring separation of doses by 2–6 hours.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Calcium also interacts with ceftriaxone (Rocephin, a Major-severity concern), and moderately with levothyroxine (thyroid medication), sotalol (a heart drug), raltegravir (another HIV medication), calcipotriene (a psoriasis cream), and diltiazem (a calcium-channel blocker). Sodium from the product's sodium and sodium alginate content moderately interacts with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), corticosteroids, lithium, didanosine (an HIV drug), sodium phosphate, tolvaptan, and other sodium-containing drugs—mainly by raising sodium levels or reducing medication effectiveness.
Carrot powder has no interactions documented in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 293 individual medications.
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The ingredients in Finz Carrot Cake interact with 296 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in Finz Carrot Cake interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium Calcium
CeftriaxoneRocephin
How Ceftriaxone interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateCeftriaxone (rocephin) Major
Interaction Summary
Co-administration of intravenous calcium and ceftriaxone can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Ceftriaxone interactionCobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide FumarateGenvoya
How Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Cobicistat, Elvitegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate interactionDolutegravirTivicay
How Dolutegravir interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Dolutegravir interactionDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideDolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide
How Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateDolutegravir (tivicay), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Dolutegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionDolutegravir, RilpivirineJuluca
How Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateDolutegravir (tivicay) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Dolutegravir, Rilpivirine interactionElvitegravirVitekta
How Elvitegravir interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateElvitegravir (vitekta) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Elvitegravir interactionElvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateStribild
How Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateElvitegravir (vitekta), Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Major
Interaction Summary
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Acetazolamide interactionAlendronateBinosto, Fosamax
How Alendronate interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateBisphosphonates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Alendronate interactionAlendronate Sodium
How Alendronate Sodium interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateBisphosphonates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Alendronate Sodium interactionAlendronate Sodium, CholecalciferolFosamax Plus D
How Alendronate Sodium, Cholecalciferol interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateBisphosphonates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Alendronate Sodium, Cholecalciferol interactionAlginic Acid, Aluminum HydroxideRafton
How Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Alginic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Aliskiren interactionAluminum Acetate, Benzethonium ChlorideBuro-Sol Otic Solution
How Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum Acetate, Benzethonium Chloride interactionAluminum ChlorideAluminum Chloride, Anhydrol Forte, Driclor, Drysol
How Aluminum Chloride interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum Chloride interactionAluminum HydroxideAlu-Cap, Amphojel, Gaviscon
How Aluminum Hydroxide interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Maalox, Mucogel
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug)Mylanta
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, CalciumDomeboro
How Aluminum, Calcium interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum, Calcium interactionAluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug)Almagel
How Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum, Magnesium (otc Drug) interactionAluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug)Wingel
How Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateAluminum Moderate
Interaction Summary
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Aluminum, Magnesium Hydroxide (otc Drug) interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Calcium CarbonateThiazide Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionSodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Amlodipine interactionCalcium CarbonateCalcium Channel Blockers Minor
Interaction Summary
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionCalcium CarbonateCalcium Channel Blockers Minor
Interaction Summary
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Finz Carrot Cake — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium AlginateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Alginate + Amlodipine Besilate interactionCalcium CarbonateCalcium Channel Blockers Minor
Interaction Summary
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Read the full Calcium Carbonate + Amlodipine Besilate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Finz Carrot Cake with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Sodium
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.
Corticosteroids
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.
Didanosine (Videx)
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.
Lithium
Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.
Sodium Phosphates
Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Sodium-Containing Drugs
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.
Calcium
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Co-administration of intravenous calcium and ceftriaxone can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys.
Avoid administering intravenous calcium in any form, such as parenteral nutrition or Lactated Ringers, within 48 hours of intravenous ceftriaxone. Case reports in neonates show that administering intravenous ceftriaxone and calcium can result in precipitation of a ceftriaxone-calcium salt in the lungs and kidneys. In several cases, neonates have died as a result of this interaction. So far there are no reports in adults; however, there is still concern that this interaction might occur in adults.
Dolutegravir (Tivicay)
Calcium seems to reduce levels of dolutegravir.
Advise patients to take dolutegravir either 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking calcium supplements. Pharmacokinetic research suggests that taking calcium carbonate 1200 mg concomitantly with dolutegravir 50 mg reduces plasma levels of dolutegravir by almost 40%. Calcium appears to decrease levels of dolutegravir through chelation.
Elvitegravir (Vitekta)
Calcium seems to reduce levels of elvitegravir.
Advise patients to take elvitegravir either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking calcium supplements. Pharmacokinetic research suggests that taking calcium along with elvitegravir can reduce blood levels of elvitegravir through chelation.
Aluminum
Calcium citrate might increase aluminum absorption and toxicity. Other types of calcium do not increase aluminum absorption.
Calcium citrate can increase the absorption of aluminum when taken with aluminum hydroxide. The increase in aluminum levels may become toxic, particularly in individuals with kidney disease. However, the effect of calcium citrate on aluminum absorption is due to the citrate anion rather than calcium cation. Calcium acetate does not appear to increase aluminum absorption.
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Calcium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption when taken in a fasting state.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide and calcium can be taken together if taken with food. However, if taken on an empty stomach, bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should not be taken with, or 2 hours after, calcium containing products.
Bisphosphonates
Calcium reduces the absorption of bisphosphonates.
Advise patients to take bisphosphonates at least 30 minutes before calcium, but preferably at a different time of day. Calcium supplements decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Taking calcipotriene with calcium might increase the risk for hypercalcemia.
Calcipotriene is a vitamin D analog used topically for psoriasis. It can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to cause systemic effects, including hypercalcemia. Theoretically, combining calcipotriene with calcium supplements might increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Using intravenous calcium with digoxin might increase the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Hypercalcemia increases the risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmias with digoxin. However, one retrospective analysis of clinical data suggests that intravenous calcium does not increase the risk of dysrhythmias or mortality in patients receiving digoxin.
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Others)
Theoretically, calcium may reduce the therapeutic effects of diltiazem.
Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically, calcium might increase this risk of hypercalcemia and reduce the effectiveness of diltiazem.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption and effectiveness of levothyroxine.
Advise patients to take levothyroxine and calcium supplements at least 4 hours apart. Calcium reduces levothyroxine absorption, probably by forming insoluble complexes. Calcium carbonate supplements reduce effectiveness of levothyroxine in patients with hypothyroidism.
Lithium
Theoretically, concomitant use of calcium and lithium may increase this risk of hypercalcemia.
Clinical research suggests that long-term use of lithium may cause hypercalcemia in 10% to 60% of patients. Theoretically, concomitant use of lithium and calcium supplements may further increase this risk.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of quinolone antibiotics.
Advise patients to take oral quinolones at least 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after calcium supplements or calcium-fortified foods. Taking calcium at the same time as oral quinolones can reduce quinolone absorption. Calcium binds to quinolones in the gut.
Raltegravir (Isentress)
Calcium may reduce levels of raltegravir.
Pharmacokinetic research shows that taking a single dose of calcium carbonate 3000 mg along with raltegravir 400 mg twice daily modestly decreases the mean area under the curve of raltegravir, but the decrease does not necessitate a dose adjustment of raltegravir. However, a case of elevated HIV-1 RNA levels and documented resistance to raltegravir has been reported for a patient taking calcium carbonate 1 gram three times daily plus vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 400 IU three times daily in combination with raltegravir 400 mg twice daily for 11 months. It is thought that calcium reduced raltegravir levels by chelation, leading to treatment failure.
Sotalol (Betapace)
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of sotalol.
Advise patients to separate doses by at least 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after calcium. Calcium appears to reduce the absorption of sotalol, probably by forming insoluble complexes.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Calcium seems to reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.
Advise patients to take oral tetracyclines at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after calcium supplements. Taking calcium at the same time as oral tetracyclines can reduce tetracycline absorption. Calcium binds to tetracyclines in the gut.
Thiazide Diuretics
Taking calcium along with thiazides might increase the risk of hypercalcemia and renal failure.
Thiazides reduce calcium excretion by the kidneys. Using thiazides along with moderately large amounts of calcium carbonate increases the risk of milk-alkali syndrome (hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, renal failure). Patients may need to have their serum calcium levels and/or parathyroid function monitored regularly.
Verapamil (Calan, Others)
Theoretically, calcium may reduce the therapeutic effects of verapamil.
Hypercalcemia can reduce the effectiveness of verapamil in atrial fibrillation. Theoretically, use of calcium supplements may increase this risk of hypercalcemia and reduce the effectiveness of verapamil.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Intravenous calcium may decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers; oral calcium is unlikely to have this effect.
Intravenous calcium is used to decrease the effects of calcium channel blockers in the management of overdose. Intravenous calcium gluconate has been used before intravenous verapamil (Isoptin) to prevent or reduce the hypotensive effects without affecting the antiarrhythmic effects. But there is no evidence that dietary or supplemental calcium when taken orally interacts with calcium channel blockers.
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Interacts with 168 drugsCalcium is an essential mineral your body needs for strong bones, nerve signaling, and muscle function, and supplements can help fill gaps when diet falls short. Most people do best getting...
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