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Drugs that Deplete: Calcium

Antacids:

Aluminum, Calcium, and Magnesium-Containing Preparations

Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Hydroxide

Anti-inflammatory Medications:

Inhalant, Systemic, and Topical Corticosteroids

Beclomethasone
Budesonide
Dexamethasone
Fluticasone
Hydrocortisone
Methylprednisolone
Mometasone Furoate
Prednisone
Triamcinolone

Antibiotic Medications:

Aminoglycosides

Gentamicin
Neomycin
Tobramycin

Antituberculosis Agents

Isoniazid

Anticonvulsant Medications:

Barbiturates

Phenobarbital

Hydantoin Derivatives

Phenytoin

Diuretics:

Loop Diuretics

Bumetanide
Ethacrynic Acid
Furosemide
Torsemide

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Amiloride
Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene
Spironolactone
Triamterene

Osteoporosis Medications:

Bisphosphonate Derivatives

Alendronate

Ulcer Medications:

Histamine H2 Antagonists

Cimetidine
Famotidine
Nizatidine
Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate
Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Reviewed last on: 11/9/2005

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