Drug General Information (ID: DDI04R3ACP)
  Drug Name Digitoxin Drug Info Parathyroid hormone Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Hormones
  Therapeutic Class Antiarrhythmic Agents Hormone Modulators

 Mechanism of Digitoxin-Parathyroid hormone Interaction (Severity Level: Major)
     Potentiated the pharmacological effects (Unspecific) Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
      Drug Name Digitoxin Parathyroid hormone
      Mechanism Potentiate the risk of digitalis toxicity Digitalis glycosides
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Pharmacodynamics
Factor Description Enhanced pharmacological effects leading to increased adverse reactions.
      Mechanism Description
  • Potentiate the pharmacologic effects by the combination of Parathyroid hormone and Digitoxin 

Recommended Action
      Management Serum calcium and digitalis levels should be closely monitored during parathyroid hormone therapy, and the digitalis dosage adjusted as necessary. Patients should be advised to seek medical attention if they experience signs of digoxin toxicity such as nausea, anorexia, visual disturbances, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeat.

References
1 Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics.".
2 EMEA. European Medicines Agency "EPARs. European Union Public Assessment Reports.".
3 Product Information. Natpara (parathyroid hormone). NPS Pharmaceuticals, Bedminster, NJ.