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Drug Interactions between Namenda and Tri-K

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Minor

potassium citrate memantine

Applies to: Tri-K (potassium acetate / potassium bicarbonate / potassium citrate) and Namenda (memantine)

The concomitant administration of memantine and drugs that alkalinize the urine may decrease the clearance of memantine, resulting in accumulation of memantine and possible increased adverse effects. Memantine clearance decreased by 80% at a urinary pH of 8. The clinical significance is unknown; however, the manufacturer recommends caution.

References

  1. "Product Information. Namenda (memantine)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2003):

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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.


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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