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Lithium Capsules and Tablets and Theraflu Warming Relief Cold & Chest Congestion

Determining the interaction of Lithium Capsules and Tablets and Theraflu Warming Relief Cold & Chest Congestion and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Lithium Capsules and Tablets <> Theraflu Warming Relief Cold & Chest Congestion
Relevance: 14.12.2022 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:

Lithium may decrease the pressor effect of some sympathomimetic agents. The mechanism is unknown. Also, dopamine may increase the plasma clearance of lithium. Plasma lithium levels may be decreased.

References
  • Rosenblatt JE, Lake CR, van Kammen DP, Ziegler MG, Bunney WE Jr "Interactions of amphetamine, pimozide, and lithium on plasma norepineophrine and dopamine-beta-hydroxylase in schizophrenic patients." Psychiatry Res 1 (1979): 45-52
  • Macdonald TM, Cotton M, Prescott LF "Low dose dopamine in lithium poisoning." Br J Clin Pharmacol 26 (1988): 195-7
  • Grof E, Brown GM, Grof P, Van Loon GR "Effects of lithium administration on plasma catecholamines." Psychiatry Res 19 (1986): 87-92
Lithium Capsules and Tablets

Generic Name: lithium

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

Synonyms: Lithium

Theraflu Warming Relief Cold & Chest Congestion

Generic Name: acetaminophen / guaifenesin / phenylephrine

Brand name: Theraflu Warming Relief Cold & Chest Congestion

Synonyms: n.a.

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.