Drug interactions
Amobarbital + Methazolamide
Severity: Minor
Amobarbital and Methazolamide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Long-term use of enzyme-inducing anticonvulsants together with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors has been associated with a greater risk of osteomalacia. The effect is limited to prolonged therapy and is mainly of concern in vulnerable patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amobarbital and Methazolamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive disturbance of bone mineral metabolism: barbiturates increase vitamin D catabolism while carbonic anhydrase inhibitors cause metabolic acidosis and calcium loss.
What to do
With long-term use, monitor calcium, vitamin D status and bone health, and give vitamin D supplementation if needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Amobarbital
- Amobarbital + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Doravirine Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Elbasvir / grazoprevir Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Lonafarnib Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amobarbital with Methazolamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amobarbital and Methazolamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Long-term use of enzyme-inducing anticonvulsants together with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors has been associated with a greater risk of osteomalacia. The effect is limited to prolonged therapy and is mainly of concern in vulnerable patients.
How serious is the interaction between Amobarbital and Methazolamide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: With long-term use, monitor calcium, vitamin D status and bone health, and give vitamin D supplementation if needed.
What other medicines interact with Amobarbital?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amobarbital with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Doravirine, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Amobarbital page.
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