U.S. Brand Names:

Lithostat®

Synonyms:

AHA

Generic Available:

No

Canadian Brand Names:

Lithostat®

Use:

Adjunctive therapy in chronic urea-splitting urinary infection

Pregnancy Risk Factor:

X

Lactation:

Excretion in breast milk unknown/not recommended

Ethanol/Nutrition/Herb Interactions:

Ethanol: Avoid ethanol (may increase incidence of rash)

Dosage:

Oral:

Children: Initial: 10 mg/kg/day

Adults: 250 mg 3-4 times/day for a total daily dose of 10-15 mg/kg/day

Dietary Considerations:

Should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Patient Education:

Take as directed, preferably 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Avoid alcohol (rash may occur). You may experience increased anxiety, malaise, or headache; use caution when driving or engaging in hazardous tasks until response is known. Small, frequent meals may reduce incidence of nausea. Report persistent acute headache, nausea, or vomiting. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are pregnant. Do not get pregnant or have sex unless using appropriate contraception while on this medication. This drug may cause severe fetal defects. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding.

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment:

No significant effects or complications reported

Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions:

No information available to require special precautions

Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status:

None reported

Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment:

None reported

Dosage Forms:

Tablet: 250 mg

International Brand Names:

Lithostat® (CA); Uronefrex® (BE, ES, LU)