Articles tagged with Drug Interactions
The study found that traditional medical school curricula have failed to promote humanism in physicians-in-training. In contrast, bedside interactions and hands-on experience are seen as key to fostering positive attitudes and skills.
A study found that switching from a brand-name to a generic epilepsy medication, such as phenytoin, can lead to toxic side effects or loss of seizure control. The variation in the generic formulation can result in a significant decrease in the drug's effectiveness.
The book examines key issues in dietary supplements, including shelf life testing, regulatory implications, and standardizing botanical extracts. Experts address the need for critical pre-purchase research to protect consumers from potentially dangerous or ineffective products.
Research confirms that nicotine reduces peak blood alcohol concentrations, leading to increased consumption of alcohol to achieve intoxication. This interaction can result in adverse effects on the liver, heart, and brain.
The study recommends that physicians specifically ask patients about herbal medication use before surgery, as many patients fail to disclose their use. Herbal medications can affect heart rate, blood clotting, and immune function, making it essential for patients to stop taking them before surgery.
A new cost analysis at Duke University Medical Center found that comprehensive heart failure teams can reduce healthcare costs by over one-third. By shifting care to outpatient visits, these teams improve the effective use of medications, particularly newer agents, leading to a 37% decrease in total treatment costs.
A University of Florida study found that nearly half of senior women use herbal products to prevent or treat health problems. However, they rarely inform their healthcare providers, which can lead to dangerous drug interactions. The most commonly used herbal remedies were ginkgo biloba, garlic tablets, and glucosamine with chondroitin.
The University of Washington School of Pharmacy has developed a systematic approach to understanding drug interactions by focusing on the four or five enzymes that metabolize most drugs. This research is producing an understanding of the potential for adverse effects among thousands of drug combinations.