Interactions Flashcards
1
Q
Colchicine and Statins
A
Best to avoid because it can increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis eg breakdown of muscle tissue = pain
2
Q
Probenecid and methotrexate
A
Be mindfull that Probenecid can keep methotrexate in he body for longer thus increases toxicity risk
3
Q
Allopurinol and what other immunosuppressant?
A
Azathioprine and mercaptopurine
-these drugs are generally used in organ transplant - thus any concentration decrease may cause the organ to be REJECTED - very bad news