Drug interactions
Calcium carbonate + Nebivolol
Severity: Minor
Calcium carbonate and Nebivolol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral calcium carbonate has been proposed to lower nebivolol absorption, potentially reducing its antihypertensive effect. Clinical evidence for a meaningful effect is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Calcium carbonate and Nebivolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Calcium carbonate belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Nebivolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Theoretical reduction of gastrointestinal absorption; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Administer the two drugs about 2 hours apart if practical. Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when calcium therapy changes.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Calcium carbonate with Nebivolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Calcium carbonate and Nebivolol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral calcium carbonate has been proposed to lower nebivolol absorption, potentially reducing its antihypertensive effect. Clinical evidence for a meaningful effect is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Calcium carbonate and Nebivolol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Administer the two drugs about 2 hours apart if practical. Monitor blood pressure and heart rate when calcium therapy changes.
What other medicines interact with Calcium carbonate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Calcium carbonate with, for example, Acalabrutinib, Alendronate, Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan. The full list is on the Calcium carbonate page.
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