Food-Drug Interactions Flashcards
1
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HIgh Protein Diet
A
Accelerates metabolism of drugs.
2
Q
Grapefruit (juice)
A
Inhibits or slows metabolism of drugs
3
Q
Tyramine
A
Can cause hypertensive crisis if taking MAOI
4
Q
Low protein
A
diminishes medication metabolism in liver
5
Q
Low calcium (Ca++), magnesium (Mg+), zinc
A
impairs some drug metabolism
6
Q
vitamin c deficiency
A
decreases drug metabolism in elderly
7
Q
Black Tea
A
Inhibits Iron absorption
8
Q
Alcohol (ETOH)
A
Impairs Thiamin B1, Niacin B3, Pyridoxine B6