Drug Interactions Flashcards
1
Q
statin + grapefruit
A
BAD
2
Q
metronidazole + alcohol
A
BAD (disulfram like reaction)
3
Q
warfarin + cranberry
A
BAD
4
Q
calcium + thyroxine
A
decreased absorption
5
Q
warfarin + NSAID
A
bleed
6
Q
ACEI + spironolactone
A
hyperkalaemia
7
Q
digoxin + verapamil
A
digoxin toxicity
8
Q
fluoxetine + phenelzine
A
serotonin syndrome
9
Q
serotonin syndrome
A
hyperthermia
tremor
cardiovascular 6
10
Q
B1 deficiency
A
Wernicke’s encephalopathy (alcohol abuse)
11
Q
when are triptans contraindicated?
A
IHD
uncontrolled hypertension
use of lithium, SSRI or cabergoline