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Drug-Drug Interactions
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One drug alters the action of another drug and includes addition, antagonism, potentiation, and synergism.
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addition
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Combined effect of two drugs. Equal to the sum of the effects of each drug taken alone.
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antagonism
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One drug works against the action of another drug.
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potentiation
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One drug increases or prolongs the effect of another drug. The total effect is greater than the sum of the effects of each drug alone.
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synergism
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The joint action of drugs in which their combined effect is more intense or longer in duration that the sum of the two drugs.
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Drug-Disease Interactions
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Various diseases may inhibit the absorption, metabolism, and elimination of different drugs. An example would be taking decongestants if the patient is either hypertensive or diabetic. |
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Drug-Food Interactions
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Improved absorption Grapefruit juice |
