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Drisdol (Ergocalciferol Capsules and Tablets) and Arrhythmia

Result of checking the interaction of drug Drisdol (Ergocalciferol Capsules and Tablets) and disease Arrhythmia for safety when used together.

Check result:
Drisdol (Ergocalciferol Capsules and Tablets) <> Arrhythmia
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:

Vitamin D analogs function to increase serum calcium concentrations and can exacerbate arrhythmias, particularly in patients receiving cardiac glycosides. Therapy with vitamin D analogs should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to cardiac arrhythmias. Clinical monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations and cardiac function is recommended.

References:
  • "Product Information. Rocaltrol (calcitriol)." Roche Laboratories, Nutley, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Calderol (calcifediol)." Organon, West Orange, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Calciferol (ergocalciferol)." Schwarz Pharma, Mequon, WI.
Drisdol (Ergocalciferol Capsules and Tablets)

Generic Name: ergocalciferol

Brand Name: Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol, Vitamin D2

Synonyms: Drisdol