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Additive Effect
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The drug interaction that occurs when two drugs with similar action are administered. Additive effects can be desirable or undesirable.
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Adverse Drug Reaction
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An undesirable drug effect that ranges from a mild untoward effect to a severe toxic effect, including hypersensitivity reaction and anaphylaxis.
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Antagonistic Effects
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When two drugs that have opposite effects are administered together and each drug cancels the effect of the other.
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Drug Incompatibility
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A chemical or physical reaction that occurs among two or more drugs in vitro (e.g., the reaction occurs between two or more drugs within a syringe, IV bag, or other artificial environment outside of the body)
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Drug Interaction
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An altered or modified action or effect of a drug as a result of interaction with one or more other drugs.
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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
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Drugs attainable without a prescription
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Photosensitivity
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A skin reaction caused by exposure to sunlight
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Synergistic Effect:
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When two or more drugs are given together and the clinical effect is substantially greater than the effects of the individual drugs.
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