Drug interactions between Aldactone and Eskalith-CR
Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|
|---|---|
| Aldactone (spironolactone) | |
| Eskalith-CR (lithium) | |
Interactions between your selected drugs
lithium ⇔ spironolactone
Applies to: Eskalith-CR (lithium) and Aldactone (spironolactone)
GENERALLY AVOID: Spironolactone and triamterene may increase serum lithium levels, resulting in a high risk of lithium toxicity. The mechanism is reduced renal clearance of lithium. MANAGEMENT: Concurrent use of diuretics and lithium should generally be avoided. Extreme caution is recommended if they must be used together. Lithium levels should be monitored daily and lithium dose reductions may be required. Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they experience drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, ataxia, vomiting, diarrhea, tinnitus,tremor, thirst, blurry vision, or increased urination.
See also...
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Multum is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In addition, the drug information contained herein may be time sensitive and should not be utilized as a reference resource beyond the date hereof. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients, or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is a reference resource designed as supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill , knowledge, and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug of drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Multum Information Services, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. Copyright 2000-2009 Multum Information Services, Inc. The information in contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
