wk 10. drug drug interactions Flashcards

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examples of synergetic interactoins

A

pacracetamol + nsaids
benzodiapane + opiates

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examples of antagonistic interactoins

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diuretics + nsaids
(lowers bp vs increse bp)
warfarin + nsaid
(both increase the risk of bleeding)

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why is polypharmacy important

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use of multiple medications can risk ddrs or even adrs in older people

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