Drug Interactions

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  1. 3. This is the major risk when a patient takes aspirin for aches and pains with warfarin
  2. 4. We should avoid the use of benzodiazepines in combination with this analgesic class of medication
  3. 8. A lot of interactions between medications occur because they both work on the same one of these
  4. 11. This medication commonly used for inflammation can cause peptic ulceration if used with NSAIDs
  5. 14. This common angina medication can cause hypotension if used with PDE5-inhibitors like sildenafil
  6. 15. This common GERD medication can decrease the effectiveness of clopidogrel
  7. 18. Be careful with this type of juice with certain statins to avoid muscle aches and pains
  8. 21. This OTC class of analgesic medication can increase lithium levels
  9. 24. Contrast dyes used in certain medical imaging procedures can increase the risk of lactic acidosis when combined with this diabetes medication
  10. 26. A serious side effect that can happen when sulfonylureas are combined with other diabetes medications
  11. 28. This opioid medication has serotonergic activity and can increase the risk for serotonin syndrome in patients taking SSRI antidepressants
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  1. 1. __________ is a loop diuretic that can cause low potassium levels, which can enhance the toxic effects of digoxin on the heart
  2. 2. Taking this class of medication with amiodarone may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias
  3. 5. This nerve pain medication can increase the risk for opioid side effects when used in combination
  4. 6. Rifampin can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, increasing the risk of unintended ___________
  5. 7. Using NSAIDs with this general class of agents can increase bleeding risks
  6. 9. This side effect could be increased if you take a Benadryl with a benzodiazepine
  7. 10. This class of antibiotics can raise the concentration of warfarin and increase bleeding risk
  8. 12. This type of diuretic may worse gout
  9. 13. This skeletal muscle relaxant (brand Flexeril) can cause excessive sedation when used with opioids or benzodiazepines
  10. 16. This is commonly found in leafy green vegetables and can cause difficulties for warfarin users
  11. 17. This common mineral found in dairy and antacids can make tetracyclines ineffective
  12. 19. This electrolyte should be monitored if you take ACE inhibitors and Spironolactone
  13. 20. Ibuprofen can increase the risk of ______ failure in patients with CKD taking diuretics and RAAS medications
  14. 22. Kidney damage and damage to hearing can be caused if you mix this class of medication with loop diuretics
  15. 23. This is found in fermented food and can reach toxic levels if the patient is also taking an MAO inhibitor
  16. 25. SGLT2 Inhibitors like empagliflozin may be helpful in heart failure while another diabetes agent, ___________ should be avoided in heart failure
  17. 27. This OTC agent may increase the risk for liver impairment, particularly in patients with excessive alcohol use