Sympathomimetics/Urinary Alkalinizers Interactions
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Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
When these two medicines are taken together, your body may not process sympathomimetics properly.
What might happen:
The blood levels of your sympathomimetic medicine may increase and cause toxic effects.
What you should do about this interaction:
If you experience nervousness, confusion, mental changes, or mood changes, contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist).Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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