Drug interactions
Calcium chloride + Dexamethasone
Severity: Minor
Calcium chloride and Dexamethasone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids reduce intestinal calcium absorption and increase urinary calcium loss. With intravenous calcium chloride for acute use this is of little relevance, though long-term use may lower calcium balance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Calcium chloride and Dexamethasone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Glucocorticoid-induced reduction of calcium absorption and increase in renal calcium excretion.
What to do
No action for acute use. Monitor serum calcium if both are used over a prolonged period.
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 chloride with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Calcium chloride and Dexamethasone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Corticosteroids reduce intestinal calcium absorption and increase urinary calcium loss. With intravenous calcium chloride for acute use this is of little relevance, though long-term use may lower calcium balance.
How serious is the interaction between Calcium chloride and Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action for acute use. Monitor serum calcium if both are used over a prolonged period.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Mifepristone, Rilpivirine. The full list is on the Dexamethasone page.
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