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Drug Interactions

Medical Definition:	The action of a drug that may affect the activity, metabolism, or toxicity of another drug.
Guide Notes:	do not confuse with DRUG INCOMPATIBILITY; see MeSH scope notes; IM when general; NIM when with specific drugs
Previously Indexed:	Drug Antagonism (1966-1971),Drug Synergism (1966-1971)

Drug Interactions Categories.

	Drug Antagonism
	Drug Synergism
	Food-Drug Interactions - The pharmacological result, either desirable or undesirable, of drugs interacting with components of the diet. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
	Herb-Drug Interactions - The effect of herbs, other PLANTS, or PLANT EXTRACTS on the activity, metabolism, or toxicity of drugs.

Drug Interactions Medical Definitions and Terms

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