Combivir and Lithium Capsules
Determining the interaction of Combivir 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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:According to one report, lithium carbonate may be useful in maintaining adequate neutrophil counts in AIDS patients taking zidovudine.
- Roberts DE, Berman SM, Nakasato S, Wyle FA, Wishnow RM, Segal GP "Effect of lithium carbonate on zidovudine-associated neutropenia in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome." Am J Med 85 (1988): 428-31
Generic Name: lamivudine / zidovudine
Brand name: Combivir
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.
- Combivir-Lithium Capsules and Tablets
- Combivir-Lithium Carbonate
- Combivir-Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets
- Combivir-Lithium Carbonate Tablets
- Combivir-Lithium Citrate Syrup
- Combivir-Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets
- Lithium Capsules-Combunox
- Lithium Capsules-Cometriq
- Lithium Capsules-Comfort Pac w/Tizanidine
- Lithium Capsules-Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine
- Lithium Capsules-Comfrey
- Lithium Capsules-Commit