Drug Interactions between acetazolamide and cascara sagrada / phenolphthalein
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- acetazolamide
- cascara sagrada/phenolphthalein
Interactions between your drugs
acetaZOLAMIDE cascara sagrada
Applies to: acetazolamide and cascara sagrada / phenolphthalein
MONITOR: The chronic use or abuse of laxatives may potentiate the pharmacologic effects of diuretics. Laxatives can cause significant losses of fluid and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc, and these effects may be additive to those of diuretics.
MANAGEMENT: In general, laxatives should only be used on a short-term, intermittent basis in recommended dosages. During concomitant use with diuretics, patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte depletion such as dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, thirst, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, muscle cramps, decreased urination, postural hypotension, and tachycardia. If maintenance of bowel regularity is required, patients should be advised to exercise and increase fiber in the diet and/or consider the use of bulk-forming laxatives.
References
- Brinckmann J, Blumenthal M, eds., Goldberg A (2000) "Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs." Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications
- Chin RL (1998) "Laxative-induced hypokalemia." Ann Emerg Med, 32, p. 517-8
- Leary WP, Reyes AJ (1984) "Drug interactions with diuretics." S Afr Med J, 65, p. 455-61
- Muller-Lissner SA (1993) "Adverse effects of laxatives: fact and fiction." Pharmacology, 47, p. 138-45
- Atsmon J, Dolev E (2005) "Drug-induced hypomagnesaemia : scope and management." Drug Saf, 28, p. 763-88
acetaZOLAMIDE phenolphthalein
Applies to: acetazolamide and cascara sagrada / phenolphthalein
MONITOR: The chronic use or abuse of laxatives may potentiate the pharmacologic effects of diuretics. Laxatives can cause significant losses of fluid and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc, and these effects may be additive to those of diuretics.
MANAGEMENT: In general, laxatives should only be used on a short-term, intermittent basis in recommended dosages. During concomitant use with diuretics, patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte depletion such as dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, thirst, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, muscle cramps, decreased urination, postural hypotension, and tachycardia. If maintenance of bowel regularity is required, patients should be advised to exercise and increase fiber in the diet and/or consider the use of bulk-forming laxatives.
References
- Brinckmann J, Blumenthal M, eds., Goldberg A (2000) "Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs." Newton, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications
- Chin RL (1998) "Laxative-induced hypokalemia." Ann Emerg Med, 32, p. 517-8
- Leary WP, Reyes AJ (1984) "Drug interactions with diuretics." S Afr Med J, 65, p. 455-61
- Muller-Lissner SA (1993) "Adverse effects of laxatives: fact and fiction." Pharmacology, 47, p. 138-45
- Atsmon J, Dolev E (2005) "Drug-induced hypomagnesaemia : scope and management." Drug Saf, 28, p. 763-88
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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