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 day on 35th this month, verify your
pharmacist by sending the short code text displayed in every qualified
pharmacy premise you seek medication from.
HAPPY WORLD PHARMACY DAY.
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