Drug - Drug Interactions Flashcards
1
Q
Drug-drug interactions
3 possible outcomes
- potentiate
- inhibit
- new response
A
Potentiate - intensifies the effects
Inhibit - reduce the effects
New Response - effect not seen with single drug alone
2
Q
Drug vs. Food includes
- absorption
- drug metabolism
- drug toxicity
- drug action
- timing
A
Absorption
Drug metabolism
Drug toxicity
Drug action
Timing
