Drug-Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions occur when the effects of one drug are altered by the presence of another drug, leading to changes in efficacy, toxicity, or both. Interactions can occur at various stages of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, impacting drug absorption, metabolism, distribution, or excretion. For example, drugs that inhibit CYP enzymes can affect the metabolism of co-administered drugs, leading to increased drug concentrations and potential toxicity. Understanding drug-drug interaction...