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Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals

Calcium Carbonate Pharmacology Podcast

I discuss calcium carbonate pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and more in this podcast episode.



Calcium tends to have a constipating effect and the higher the dose, the more likely patients are to experience this adverse effect.



Binding interactions are a major problem with oral calcium carbonate. I lay out numerous examples of this on the podcast.



There are a few medications that can increase calcium levels in the blood. Thiazide diuretics are a commonly used antihypertensive that may contribute to hypercalcemia.
Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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