Citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate and Lithium Capsules
Determining the interaction of Citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate and Lithium Capsules 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 potassium citrate together with lithium may decrease the effects of lithium. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. 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: Urinary alkalinizers may increase excretion of lithium. Plasma lithium levels and therapeutic effects may be decreased.
MANAGEMENT: Monitoring of lithium concentrations and therapeutic effect is recommended during concurrent use.
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Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate / sodium citrate
Brand name: Cytra-3, Polycitra, Polycitra-LC, Tricitrates, Virtrate-3
Synonyms: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, and Potassium Citrate
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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