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Eskalith-CR and Neutropenia

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

Check result:

Eskalith-CR <> Neutropenia

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:

The use of antipsychotics has been associated with events of leukopenia, neutropenia and agranulocytosis. Possible risk factors include preexisting low white blood cell count, and history of drug induced leukopenia/neutropenia. Patients with these risk factors should have complete blood count monitored frequently during the first few months of therapy. Patients should also be monitored for any signs or symptoms of infection. Treatment should be discontinued in any patient who develops a sore throat, fever, stomatitis, or other signs of infection along with a low WBC count or severe neutropenia (ANC < 1000/mm3).

Eskalith-CR

Generic Name: lithium

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

Synonyms: Eskalith-CR (Oral)

What is Eskalith-CR?