Antibiotics that bind with calcium & other interactions

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I did some research and could not find info online about Ketek

binding with calcium. I am quite certain though there were stickers

saying do not consume with dairy products when I was given Ketek a

year ago. Ketek is closely related to the macrolide family which

includes Zithromax, so it suggests it shouldn't be taken with

calcium). However I did find warnings not to consume more than 8 ozs

of grapefruit in a day while on Ketek or can cause liver damage.

Also those with low potassium or low magnesium levels should not

take Ketek as it can cause irregular heart rhythm. (uh... don't most

Lymies have low magnesium levels?)

**Below are the abx that bind with both calcium and magensium.

Azithromyacin (Zithromax)- also binds with Magnesium, Vit C & Iron

All of the Tetracycline family (tetracycline, doxycycline,

minocycline)

All of the Quinolone family (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin,

norfloxacin, and ofloxacin)

Gentamicin (consuming calcium with this abx can cause severe kidney

damage)

Metronidazole- Flagyl

Other notes on antibiotics-

Vitamin C should not be taken when on Bactrim and one should limit

intake of fruits that contain Vit C as it can cause renal failure.

Vitamin C decreases the effectiveness of Azithromyacin &

Erythromycin.

Tetracyclines will lower your Vitamin C absorption.

Sulfa drugs will lower your B-12 level.

Other common medications that you should not consume with calcium

are All medications for hypothyroidism, Beta Blockers, Metaformin,

Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide, Bumetanide, Amiloride,

Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Colesevelam, Alendronate, Estrogens,

Tiludronate Disodium.

Hope this helps.