Drug Interactions Flashcards
how many patients leave with a prescription
2/3
how much of the us has 4 or more medications
40%
warfarin
frequently interacts with other drugs
ace inhibitors
interact with spironolactone
antihistamines
interact with sedatives, tranquilizers, prescriptions
how many americans are using dietary supplements
50% or more
what are dietary ingredients
vitamins, minerals, aa, herbs, botanicals
st johns wort
inducer of cp450 enzyme system
used for depression
vitamin e
blood thinning
vitamin k
counteracts coumadin
ginseng
interferes with bleeding affects
gingko biloba
messes with anticovulsants
when should you take medications
1 hour before eating
2 hours after eating
licorice
may increase risk of lanoxin toxicity
may reduce effects of BP drugs
chocolate
MAO inhibitors shouldnt be consumed with chocolate
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
degrades tyramine
can spike BP
aged cheese, draft beer, red wine, soy sauce, sauerkraut, sausage, fava beans, avocado, chocolate, banana
antidiabetic drug
metformin
SSRIs
zoloft
paxil
prozac
