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Drug Inter./Causes
Drug interactions and factors, causes, UIN
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Interference of 1 drug with effect of another drug, nutrient, or lab test | Drug interaction |
| 2 or more drugs working together to produce a stronger effect than that of 1 drug working alone | Synergism |
| 1 drug prolongs the effect of another | Potentiation |
| 2 drugs decrease the effects of each other | Antagonism |
| Multiple pharmacological effects | Drugs influence more than 1 body system |
| Multiple MDS | More than 1 doctor prescribing meds; a doctor is unaware of others prescribing |
| Non-prescription drug use | OTC or herbal meds |
| Patient non-compliance | Patient does not take meds |
| Drug abuse | Deliberate misuse of drugs |
| Age, genetics, diseases/patient condition, diet, alcohol, smoking | Factors affecting interaction |