drug interactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a drug interaction?
A
when the effects of one drug is changed by the effects of another
2
Q
What can drugs interact with?
A
1) drug(s)
2) food
3) supplements
4) medical conditions
3
Q
What are the possible effects of drug interactions?
A
1) decrease action of drug(s)
2) increase action of drug(s)
3) cause adverse effects
4
Q
pharmacokinetics
A
movement of drugs within the body
5
Q
pharmacodynamics
A
effects of drugs + mechanism of their action
6
Q
ADME
A
1) absorption
2) distribution
3) metabolism
4) excretion
7
Q
How are drugs eliminated?
A
through the kidney
8
Q
What are the two types of pharmacodynamic interactions?
A
1) agonism
2) antagonism
