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Selected Drugs Clear All

  • remove buspirone
    generic
  • remove erythromycin ophthalmic
    generic
  • remove lithium
    generic
  • remove Pylera
    bismuth subcitrate potassium/ metronidazole/ tetracycline

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 3 Interactions

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face buspirone (generic) + lithium (generic)

Avoid/Use Alternative


buspirone + lithium

use alternative or monitor serotonin syndrome sx, especially during initiation/titration: combo may incr. risk of serotonin syndrome (additive effects)

Monitor/Modify Tx

Smiley face Smiley face lithium (generic) + Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium/ metronidazole/ tetracycline)

Monitor/Modify Tx


lithium + metronidazole

monitor lithium levels, renal fxn: combo may incr. lithium levels, risk of nephrotoxicity, other adverse effects (renal excretion decreased)

lithium + tetracycline

monitor pseudotumor cerebri s/sx: combo may incr. risk of intracranial HTN, papilledema (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face buspirone

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

Smiley face Smiley face metronidazole in Pylera

contraindicated with alcoholic beverages or products containing ethanol or propylene glycol during and x3 days after metronidazole tx; combo may incr. risk of disulfiram-like reaction

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