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Drug interactions Flashcards

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What is the interaction between clarithromycin and simvastatin?

A

Muscle aching as clarithromycin interacts with the cytochrome P450 system

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What is the side effect of prescribing amitriptyline with citalopram?

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Serotonin syndrome

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What drugs can lower the seizure threshold of patients taking phenytoin?

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SSRIs, TCAs, tramadol

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What drugs can reduce the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel?

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Omeprazole and fluoxetine

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What drug should not be prescribed to a patient on beta blockers?

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Verapamil

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How does rifampicin interact with warfarin?

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Induces cytochrome P450 system which increases metabolism of warfarin, reducing the anticoagulant effects & reducing INR

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