wk 10. drug drug interactions Flashcards
1
Q
examples of synergetic interactoins
A
pacracetamol + nsaids
benzodiapane + opiates
2
Q
examples of antagonistic interactoins
A
diuretics + nsaids
(lowers bp vs increse bp)
warfarin + nsaid
(both increase the risk of bleeding)
3
Q
why is polypharmacy important
A
use of multiple medications can risk ddrs or even adrs in older people