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Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide and Cardiac contraction/conduction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide and disease Cardiac contraction/conduction for safety when used together.

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Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide <> Cardiac contraction/conduction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Calcium is involved in cardiac muscle contraction and electrical impulse conduction. Therapy with calcium salt formulations (particularly IV) should be administered cautiously to patients with cardiac disease. Patients receiving cardiac glycosides and concomitant IV calcium may experience arrhythmias. Therapy with IV calcium should be administered slowly and at reduced dosages in patients with cardiac disease.

References:

"Product Information. Posture (calcium phosphate, triphasic)." Whitehall-Robbins, Madison, NJ.
"Product Information. Neo-Calglucon (calcium glubionate)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ.

Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide

Generic Name: calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide

Brand Name: Mi-Acid Double Strength, Mylanta Supreme, Rolaids, Fast Acting Mylanta, Mylanta Ultra, Mylanta Gelcap, Rolaids Extra Strength, Masanti Supreme

Synonyms: n.a.

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