Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- acetazolamide
- digitoxin
Interactions between your drugs
acetaZOLAMIDE digitoxin
Applies to: acetazolamide, digitoxin
MONITOR: Although diuretics and digitalis glycosides are frequently and appropriately used together, diuretic-induced hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia may predispose patients on digitalis to arrhythmias.
MANAGEMENT: Digoxin, potassium and magnesium levels should be followed closely. Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia should be treated appropriately. Digitalis dose adjustments may be required. Patients should be advised to notify their physicians if they experience signs of possible digoxin toxicity or electrolyte disturbances, such as weakness, lethargy, muscle pains or cramps, nausea, anorexia, visual disturbances, or irregular heartbeats.
References (10)
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- Semple P, Tilstone WJ, Lawson DH (1975) "Furosemide and urinary digoxin clearance." N Engl J Med, 293, p. 612-3
- Brown DD, Dormois JC, Abraham GN, et al. (1976) "Effect of furosemide on the renal excretion of digoxin." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 20, p. 395-400
- McAllister RG, Howell SM, Gomer MS, Selby JB (1976) "Effect of intravenous furosemide on the renal excretion of digoxin." J Clin Pharmacol, 16, p. 110-7
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- Waldorff S, Hansen PB, Kjaergard H, Buch J, Egeblad H, Steiness E (1981) "Amiloride-induced changes in digoxin dynamics and kinetics: abolition of digoxin-induced inotropism with amiloride." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 30, p. 172-6
- Macolic V, Vrhovac B (1993) "Pharmacokinetics and interactions of digoxin, theophylline and furosemide in diseases with edema." Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol, 31, p. 6-11
- Whang R, Oei TO, Watanabe A (1985) "Frequency of hypomagnesemia in hospitalized patients receiving digitalis." Arch Intern Med, 145, p. 655-6
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Drug and food interactions
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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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