Back & Body Extra Strength and Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets
Determining the interaction of Back & Body Extra Strength and Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using caffeine together with lithium may increase the effects of caffeine. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremor, lack of coordination, blurred vision, or ringing in your ears. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: One study has suggested that caffeine withdrawal may significantly increase blood lithium levels. The mechanism may be involve reversal of a caffeine-induced increase in renal lithium excretion.
MANAGEMENT: When caffeine is eliminated from the diet of lithium-treated patients, caution should be exercised. When caffeine consumption is decreased, close observation for evidence of lithium toxicity and worsening of the psychiatric disorder is recommended. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience symptoms of possible lithium toxicity such as drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, ataxia, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, blurry vision, tinnitus, or increased urination.
- Mester R, Toren P, Mizrachi I, Wolmer L, Karni N, Weizman A "Caffeine withdrawal increases lithium blood levels." Biol Psychiatry 37 (1995): 348-50
Generic Name: aspirin / caffeine
Brand name: Back & Body Extra Strength, Bayer Back & Body Pain Extra Strength, Cope, CVS Back & Body, P-A-C, Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief, Anacin, Bayer Back & Body, BC Arthritis, P-A-C Analgesic, Stanback, Aspircaf, Genasan, Adult Strength, Midol Traditional, Anacin Extra Strength, BC, BC Fast Pain Relief
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: lithium
Brand name: Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR
Synonyms: Lithium
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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