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Mechanism of action |
Absorption, distribution, metabolism or biotransformation, excretion. |
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Anaphylaxis |
Means allergic affect |
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Idiosyncratic effect |
An unusual or peculiar response. Example would be a new drug that has not been tested much |
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What are the three drug interactions |
Antagonistic, synergistic, polypharmacy |
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Antagonistic drug interaction |
When the combined effect is less than when the drug is taken alone Example, when one drug should not be used with another |
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Synergistic drug interactions |
effect is greater given together then alone |
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Polypharmacy |
When patients are taking multiple drugs at one time |
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Therapeutic range |
Drug produces the desired effect |
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Peak level |
When drug is at its highest plasma concentration |
