Lily-of-the-valley - Acetazolamide Interaction

Interaction Details

Acetazolamide is classified as belonging to the following category: Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, using lily-of-the-valley with diuretics can increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity.
Lily-of-the-valley contains cardiac glycosides. Concomitant use of potassium depleting diuretics and lily-of-the-valley can increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity due to potassium depletion and electrolyte imbalance.

Interaction Rating

Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

• Burnham TH, ed. Drug Facts and Comparisons, Updated Monthly. Facts and Comparisons, St. Louis, MO.

Acetazolamide Overview

• Acetazolamide is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Acetazolamide decreases the pressure in the eye. Acetazolamide is also used to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms (upset stomach, headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue) of altitude (mountain) sickness. Acetazolamide is used with other medicines to reduce edema (excess fluid retention) and to help control seizures in certain types of epilepsy.

• This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Lily-of-the-valley - More Interactions

Lily-of-the-valley interacts with 157 drugs

Interaction Rating Key

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