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Review · Volume 16, Issue 3 · pp. 447–455

Drug Interactions: Mechanisms, Assessment and Management Strategies

Udigala Renukaprasad Rakshith1, Salini Parameswaran Nair2, Arjun Hunsur Ranganath2, Praveen Halagali3

  1. 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  2. 2Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, INDIA.
  3. 3Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, INDIA.

Abstract

Drug interactions represent a significant challenge in modern medicine, as the concomitant use of multiple medications is prevalent in-patient care. Understanding the mechanisms behind drug interactions, accurately assessing their occurrence and adopting effective management strategies are critical to optimizing therapeutic outcomes and minimizing adverse events. This research paper provides a comprehensive review of drug interactions, focusing on their underlying mechanisms, methods for assessment and the implementation of management strategies in clinical practice.

Keywords: Drug Interactions; Mechanisms; Assessment; Management Strategies

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