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Eskalith and Zidovudine

Determining the interaction of Eskalith and Zidovudine and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:

Eskalith <> Zidovudine

Relevance: 02.09.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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.

References

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

Eskalith

Generic Name: lithium

Brand name: Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Eskalith?

Zidovudine

Generic Name: zidovudine

Brand name: Retrovir

Synonyms: Zidovudine (oral/injection)

What is Zidovudine?

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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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