Drug Interactions

Table of ContentsIntroductionTypes and Classification of Drug Interactions1. By Mechanistic Basis2. By Clinical Outcome3. By ContextPharmacokinetic Drug InteractionsA. Absorption InteractionsB. Distribution InteractionsC. Metabolism InteractionsClinical Table: Major CYP Isozyme inducers/inhibitorsD. Excretion InteractionsPharmacodynamic Drug InteractionsA. Agonism and AntagonismB. Additive and Synergistic EffectsC. PotentiationD. AntagonismTable: Pharmacodynamic Interactions—Clinical ExamplesDrug-Food and Drug-Herb InteractionsA. Drug-Food InteractionsB. Drug-Herb InteractionsTable: Common Drug-Food/Herb InteractionsDrug-Disease … Continue reading Drug Interactions