Phenomena and Processes

Drug Interactions

The action of a drug that may affect the activity, metabolism, or toxicity of another drug.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The action of a drug that may affect the activity, metabolism, or toxicity of another drug.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Drug Interaction
  • Interaction, Drug
  • Interactions, Drug

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings ethnology, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

IM general only; coordinate NIM with specific drug (IM); do not confuse with DRUG INCOMPATIBILITY

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History Note

72

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Previous Indexing

  • Drug Antagonism (1966-1971)
  • Drug Synergism (1966-1971)

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  1. G07.690.773.968w

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NLM Classification

QV 37.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Drug Interactions. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004347. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004347
  2. Drug Interactions. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_interaction
  3. Drug Interactions. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q718753