Drug interactions
Acetazolamide + Salicylates
Severity: Major
Acetazolamide and Salicylates: major interaction.
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Summary
Acetazolamide can increase salicylate entry into the brain and slow its renal clearance, particularly at high doses, causing salicylate toxicity with tinnitus, confusion and acidosis.
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