Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- mecamylamine
- sodium bicarbonate / tartaric acid
Interactions between your drugs
sodium bicarbonate mecamylamine
Applies to: sodium bicarbonate / tartaric acid, mecamylamine
Using mecamylamine together with sodium bicarbonate may increase the effects of mecamylamine and lower your blood pressure or cause mental status changes. Low blood pressure can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Talk with your doctor before using mecamylamine and sodium bicarbonate together. You may need a dose adjustment or need your blood pressure checked more often if you take 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.
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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.
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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