Drug interactions
Digoxin + Ferric maltol
Severity: Minor
Digoxin and Ferric maltol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral iron products can reduce absorption of some co-administered oral drugs, and a pharmacokinetic effect on digoxin is not well established. Any interaction is likely small and not clearly documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Digoxin and Ferric maltol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Digoxin belongs to Cardiovascular; Ferric maltol belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible reduced oral absorption through binding in the gut; not firmly established for digoxin.
What to do
Separate administration of ferric maltol and digoxin by a couple of hours. Check digoxin levels if control seems to change.
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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Other interactions of Digoxin
- Digoxin + Lily of the valley Contraindicated
- Digoxin + Squill Contraindicated
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- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Digoxin Major
- Amphotericin b deoxycholate + Digoxin Major
Other interactions of Ferric maltol
- Aluminum hydroxide + Ferric maltol Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Ferric maltol Moderate
- Calcium + Ferric maltol Moderate
- Carbidopa-entacapone-levodopa + Ferric maltol Moderate
- Carbidopa-levodopa + Ferric maltol Moderate
- Cimetidine + Ferric maltol Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Digoxin with Ferric maltol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Digoxin and Ferric maltol 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 iron products can reduce absorption of some co-administered oral drugs, and a pharmacokinetic effect on digoxin is not well established. Any interaction is likely small and not clearly documented.
How serious is the interaction between Digoxin and Ferric maltol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate administration of ferric maltol and digoxin by a couple of hours. Check digoxin levels if control seems to change.
What other medicines interact with Digoxin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Digoxin with, for example, Lily of the valley, Squill, Adagrasib. The full list is on the Digoxin page.
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