Drug INTERACTIONS Flashcards

1
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Warfarin + ? = increased bleeding risk

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Aspirin

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2
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Spironolactone + ? = hyperkalemia (high potassium)

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ACE Inhibitor

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3
Q

Digoxin + ? = increased digoxin levels

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Amiodarone or Verapamil

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4
Q

Theophylline + ? = theophylline toxicity

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Fluoroquinolones

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5
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Fluoroquinolones or Macrolides + ? = increased bleeding risk

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Warfarin

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6
Q

Statins + ? = increased statin side effects

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-azole Antifungals

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7
Q

Antidepressant + ? = serotonin syndrome

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St. John’s wart

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8
Q

Gingko + ? = increased bleeding risk

A

Warfarin

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9
Q

Benzodiazepines + ? = increased drowsiness

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Kava Kava

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10
Q

Tetracycline + ? = low levels

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Calcium rich foods (milk)

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11
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Fluoroquinolones + ? = lower antibiotic levels

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Ca, Fe, Mg, or Al

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12
Q

ACE + ? = hyperkalemia

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Potassium

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13
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MAOI + ? = High Blood pressure

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Tyramine (fermented foods)

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14
Q

Make Asthma worse

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Beta Blockers

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15
Q

High blood pressure

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Nasal decongestants can increase BP

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16
Q

Ulcer disease

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Aspirin / NSAIDs

17
Q

CHF

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NSAIDs can cause fluid retention, making CHF worse

18
Q

Increase blood sugar levels, worsen diabetes control

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Steroids