Acetazolamide-induced interference with primidone absorption. Case reports and metabolic studies

Arch Neurol. 1977 Feb;34(2):80-4. doi: 10.1001/archneur.1977.00500140034005.

Abstract

Effects of acetazolamide on primidone plasma levels were studied in three patients. Apparent interaction occurred in two patients. Primidone was not detected in the plasma when given orally with acetazolamide in one patient. In another, peak serum concentration was delayed, with corresponding delays in urinary excretion of primidone and metabolites. Plasma and urine concentrations of the two metabolites, phenylethylmalonamide and phenobarbital, were also studied.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetazolamide / pharmacology*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Absorption / drug effects
  • Phenobarbital / blood
  • Phenobarbital / urine
  • Phenylethylmalonamide / blood
  • Phenylethylmalonamide / urine
  • Primidone / blood
  • Primidone / metabolism*
  • Primidone / urine
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Primidone
  • Phenylethylmalonamide
  • Acetazolamide
  • Phenobarbital