Diamox and Lithium ER
Determining the interaction of Diamox and Lithium ER 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:Acetazolamide may decrease serum lithium levels by decreasing tubular reabsorption. The clinical significance is unknown.
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Generic Name: acetazolamide
Brand name: Diamox, Diamox Sequels
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.
- Diamox-Lithium Oral Solution
- Diamox-Lithium Salts
- Diamox-Lithium Syrup and Oral Solution
- Diamox-Lithobid
- Diamox-Lithostat
- Diamox-Little Noses Decongestant
- Lithium ER-Diamox Sequels
- Lithium ER-Diarrest
- Lithium ER-Diastat
- Lithium ER-Diastat AcuDial
- Lithium ER-Diastat Pediatric
- Lithium ER-Diatrizoate Injection