Understanding Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can alter efficacy or toxicity. Understanding their mechanisms helps clinicians anticipate and prevent avoidable harm.
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Dr. Amara Nwosu
MBBS, FWACP
Mechanisms
Drug interactions may arise through pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic mechanisms and may affect absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination or drug effects.
Clinical Monitoring
Potential interactions should be considered alongside patient-specific factors, concomitant medications and the clinical consequences of altered drug exposure.