Fluvoxamine drug interactions can be clinically significant in clinical practice. It is a major reason why this medication is not used very often. If you ever see it on a medication list of one of your patients, you must do a drug interaction screen. According to the...
Here’s a case scenario where the duloxetine risperidone interaction likely contributed to an emergency department visit. A 78-year-old male with dementia, depression, anxiety, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, and behavioral symptoms associated with dementia was...
In this case study, we discuss a situation where a drug causes a higher pH in the stomach. The elevated pH from an antacid can impact the absorption of other drugs. A 44-year-old female presents to the clinic with Strep throat. Her current medications include...
There are numerous types of drug interactions. I outline some of the most common ways that drugs can affect the concentrations and activity of other drugs. Opposing Effects Many drugs will work on various receptors throughout the body. To use as an educational point,...
Metformin is the go-to first-line medication in type 2 diabetes. While drug interactions aren’t incredibly common with its use, we should be aware of OCT inhibition and the potential effects that this might cause. Under normal circumstances, this isn’t...
