Calcitonin injection and Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets
Determining the interaction of Calcitonin injection and Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release 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 lithium together with a calcitonin can make lithium less effective. Talk to you doctor before using these medications together. This can cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, blurry vision, or increased urination. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you take 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: Calcitonin may decrease serum lithium levels by up to 30%. The mechanism may be related to an increase in lithium elimination or a decrease in lithium absorption caused by calcitonin.
MANAGEMENT: Lithium levels should be measured frequently and dosage adjustments made accordingly if these drugs are given concurrently. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, ataxia, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, blurry vision, or increased urination.
- Passiu G, Bocchetta A, Martinelli V, Garau P, Del Zompo M, Mathieu A "Calcitonin decreases lithium plasma levels in man. Preliminary report." Int J Clin Pharm Res 18 (1998): 179-81
Generic Name: calcitonin
Brand name: Miacalcin, Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal
Synonyms: Calcitonin
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.
- Calcitonin injection-Lithium ER
- Calcitonin injection-Lithium Oral Solution
- Calcitonin injection-Lithium Salts
- Calcitonin injection-Lithium Syrup and Oral Solution
- Calcitonin injection-Lithobid
- Calcitonin injection-Lithostat
- Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets-Calcitonin nasal
- Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets-Calcitonin Nasal Spray
- Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets-Calcitonin-Salmon Nasal Spray
- Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets-Calcitrate
- Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets-Calcitrate (Calcium and Vitamin D Capsules and Tablets)
- Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets-Calcitrate with D