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Eskalith-CR and Fever

Result of checking the interaction of drug Eskalith-CR and disease Fever for safety when used together.

Check result:

Eskalith-CR <> Fever

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Patients with fever may have a lower tolerance to lithium due to increased fluid and sodium loss. Lithium dosage may need to be reduced or suspended in such patients. Monitoring lithium serum levels is recommended.

References:

"Product Information. Eskalith (lithium)." SmithKline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA.
"Product Information. Lithobid (lithium)." Ciba Pharmaceuticals, Summit, NJ.

Eskalith-CR

Generic Name: lithium

Brand Name: Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR

Synonyms: Eskalith-CR (Oral)

What is Eskalith-CR?