Lithium Syrup and Oral Solution and Potassium Citrate-Sodium Citrate-Citric Acid Solution
Determining the interaction of Lithium Syrup and Oral Solution and Potassium Citrate-Sodium Citrate-Citric Acid Solution 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:Using potassium citrate together with lithium may decrease the effects of lithium. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. 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: Urinary alkalinizers may increase excretion of lithium. Plasma lithium levels and therapeutic effects may be decreased.
MANAGEMENT: Monitoring of lithium concentrations and therapeutic effect is recommended during concurrent use.
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Generic Name: lithium
Brand name: Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR
Synonyms: Lithium
Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate
Brand name: Cytra-K, Poly-Citra K Crystals, Polycitra-K, Virtrate-K
Synonyms: Citric acid and potassium citrate, Potassium Citrate-Citric Acid Crystals
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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