Does Alkalinizing Agents Interact with Dextroamphetamine Saccharate And Amphetamine Aspartate And D?
CDI records a moderate classification for Alkalinizing Agents and Dextroamphetamine Saccharate And Amphetamine Aspartate And D. The stored summary is: Increase blood levels and potentiate the action of amphetamine. Co-administration should be avoided. The mechanism involves alkalinizing agents increase amphetamine blood levels. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Alkalinizing agents increase amphetamine blood levels
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Alkalinizing Agents and your doctor is considering prescribing Dextroamphetamine Saccharate And Amphetamine Aspartate And D (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider