MEDICINES INTERACTIONS IN OUR BODIES.
Drug drug interaction is when the efficacy of one drug is affected by another drug that is taken together with it or prior. Drug drug interactions majorly affect those who suffer from chronic illnesses because they take a lot of drugs together e.g in diabetes or hypertension. However even the simplest of medicines such as locally available panadol when taken with other medications such as antacids or other painkillers may end up harming the patient or even not working at all thus the patient does not feel its effects. Caution is important when taking contraceptives as pharmacokinetic drug drug interactions affect their efficacy. Studies have shown evidence oral contraceptives failing to work when taken with amoxicillin or ampicillin resulting in unplanned pregnancies. It is crucial to always buy drugs from a qualified pharmacist who can advice you on medication therapy appropriately . As we mark world pharmacist d