Drug interactions
Lanthanum carbonate + Red yeast rice
Severity: Minor
Lanthanum carbonate and Red yeast rice: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lanthanum is a polyvalent cation that can bind to some drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. A reduced effect of monacolin K is possible, but the interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lanthanum carbonate and Red yeast rice have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Lanthanum carbonate belongs to Miscellaneous; Red yeast rice belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible binding of red yeast rice constituents by lanthanum in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption.
What to do
Separate dosing by at least 2 hours, taking red yeast rice before or after lanthanum. Monitor lipid response if the combination is continued.
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 Lanthanum carbonate with Red yeast rice?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lanthanum carbonate and Red yeast rice have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lanthanum is a polyvalent cation that can bind to some drugs in the gut and reduce their absorption. A reduced effect of monacolin K is possible, but the interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Lanthanum carbonate and Red yeast rice?
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 dosing by at least 2 hours, taking red yeast rice before or after lanthanum. Monitor lipid response if the combination is continued.
What other medicines interact with Red yeast rice?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Red yeast rice with, for example, Ritonavir, Saquinavir, Tipranavir. The full list is on the Red yeast rice page.
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