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Iodopen and Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets

Determining the interaction of Iodopen and Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Iodopen <> Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets
Relevance: 03.09.2022 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:

Using lithium together with sodium iodide may decrease your thyroid levels in your body. Contact your doctor if you experience dry skin, weight gain, cold intolerance, weakness, muscle cramps or stiffness, slow pulse, or constipation. 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: Lithium has been reported to cause hypothyroidism in some patients, and this effect may be increased with concurrent use of oral iodine and iodide salts.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving iodides should be monitored for symptoms of hypothyroidism such as dry skin, weight gain, cold intolerance, weakness, muscle cramps or stiffness, slow pulse, or constipation.

References
  • Luby ED, Schwartz D, Rosenbaum H "Lithium-carbonate-induced myxedema." JAMA 218 (1971): 1298-9
  • Wiener JD "Lithium carbonate-induced myxedema." JAMA 220 (1972): 587
  • Shopsin B, Shenkman L, Blum M, Hollander CS "Iodine and lithium-induced hypothyroidism. Documentation of synergism." Am J Med 55 (1973): 695-9
  • Jorgensen JV, Brandrup F, Schroll M "Possible synergism between iodine and lithium carbonate." JAMA 223 (1973): 192-3
Iodopen

Generic Name: sodium iodide

Brand name: Iodopen, Anasept, Anasept Cleanser, Dakins Full Strength Solution, Di-Dak-Sol, Hysept, Dakins Quarter Strength Solution, Dakins Half Strength Solution, H-Chlor 6, H-Chlor Wound, H-Chlor 12

Synonyms: n.a.

Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets

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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