Drug Interactions between Lithium Carbonate ER and valganciclovir
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Lithium Carbonate ER (lithium)
- valganciclovir
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Lithium Carbonate ER and valganciclovir. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Lithium Carbonate ER
A total of 714 drugs are known to interact with Lithium Carbonate ER.
- Lithium carbonate er is in the drug class antimanic agents.
- Lithium carbonate er is used to treat the following conditions:
valganciclovir
A total of 237 drugs are known to interact with valganciclovir.
- Valganciclovir is in the drug class purine nucleosides.
- Valganciclovir is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
lithium food
Applies to: Lithium Carbonate ER (lithium)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of lithium such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with lithium. Do not use more than the recommended dose of lithium, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
valGANciclovir food
Applies to: valganciclovir
Food can enhance the levels of valGANciclovir in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption, valGANciclovir should be administered with or immediately after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.
lithium food
Applies to: Lithium Carbonate ER (lithium)
Using caffeine together with lithium may increase the effects of caffeine. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremor, lack of coordination, blurred vision, or ringing in your ears. 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.
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. |
Further information
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