Enalaprilat + Lithium Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Lithium toxicity has been reported in patients receiving lithium concomitantly with enalapril. Monitor serum lithium levels frequently; toxicity is reversible upon discontinuation of both drugs.

Mechanism

ACE inhibitors cause elimination of sodium, reducing lithium clearance and increasing toxicity risk

Source: NLP:enalaprilat