Dimercaprol and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with dimercaprol.
Dimercaprol Multivitamins With Minerals
Major Drug Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Dimercaprol can form a nephrotoxic chelate with certain metals such as cadmium, iron, and selenium.
MANAGEMENT: Preparations containing iron or selenium salts should not be administered during chelation therapy with dimercaprol and for at least 24 hours after the last dose of dimercaprol.
References (3)
- Seffart G ed. (1991) "Drug Dosage in Renal Insufficiency." Dordrecht, South Holland, : Kluwer Academic Publishers
- Chenoweth MB (1968) "Clinical uses of metal-binding drugs." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 9, p. 365-87
- (2022) "Product Information. BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)." Apothecon Inc
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Dimercaprol High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
dimercaprol - hypertension
Dose-related increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, with or without accompanying tachycardia, is the most frequently reported adverse effect of dimercaprol therapy. Blood pressure may rise 15 to 30 minutes following injection and usually returns to normal within 2 hours. Therapy with dimercaprol should be administered cautiously in patients with hypertension. Clinical monitoring of blood pressure is recommended.
References (1)
- (2022) "Product Information. BAL In Oil (dimercaprol)." Apothecon Inc
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Dimercaprol drug interactions
There are 28 drug interactions with dimercaprol.
Dimercaprol disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with dimercaprol which include:
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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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