Lithium Carbonate and Zolmitriptan
Determining the interaction of Lithium Carbonate and Zolmitriptan 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:Sumatriptan or zolmitriptan administered with lithium may have additive serotonergic effects. Caution and observation are advised if these agents are to be used together.
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Generic Name: lithium
Brand name: Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR
Synonyms: Lithium
Generic Name: zolmitriptan
Brand name: Zomig, Zomig-ZMT
Synonyms: ZOLMitriptan
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.
- Lithium Carbonate-Zolmitriptan nasal
- Lithium Carbonate-Zolmitriptan Nasal Spray
- Lithium Carbonate-Zolmitriptan ODT
- Lithium Carbonate-Zolmitriptan Orally Disintegrating Tablets
- Lithium Carbonate-Zolmitriptan Tablets
- Lithium Carbonate-Zoloft
- Zolmitriptan-Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets
- Zolmitriptan-Lithium Carbonate Tablets
- Zolmitriptan-Lithium Citrate Syrup
- Zolmitriptan-Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets
- Zolmitriptan-Lithium ER
- Zolmitriptan-Lithium Oral Solution