Drug interactions
Atorvastatin + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
Severity: Minor
Atorvastatin and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate can raise gastric pH, which may change the absorption of pH-dependent oral drugs. Labeling lists atorvastatin among drugs that should be separated from it, though the clinical effect is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atorvastatin and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Transient rise in gastric pH alters dissolution and absorption of atorvastatin.
What to do
Give atorvastatin at least 2 hours before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Atorvastatin + Cyclosporin Major
- Atorvastatin + Danazol Major
Other interactions of Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
- Cefditoren + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Cefpodoxime + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Cefuroxime + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Crizotinib + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Dasatinib + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
- Erlotinib + Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atorvastatin with Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atorvastatin and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate can raise gastric pH, which may change the absorption of pH-dependent oral drugs. Labeling lists atorvastatin among drugs that should be separated from it, though the clinical effect is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Atorvastatin and Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give atorvastatin at least 2 hours before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate.
What other medicines interact with Atorvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atorvastatin with, for example, Tipranavir, Atazanavir, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Atorvastatin page.
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