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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