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Term: Drug Interaction

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-03-30

Definition:

A drug interaction is defined as the modification of the effects of 1 drug by the prior or concomitant administration of another.

References 

  • Einarson TR, Metge CJ, Iskedjian M, Mukherjee J. An examination of the effect of cytochrome P450 drug interactions of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors on health care utilization: a Canadian population-based study. Clin Ther 2002;24(12):2126-2136. [Abstract] (View)


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