Drug interactions
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Pharmacokinetic and in vitro tests can predict drug interactions, which indicate that concurrent use of two drugs may cause adverse reactions. Data show that changes caused by one drug with respect to absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of another may result in pharmacokinetic adverse drug interaction.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2003
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Abarelix (Plenaxis) for advanced prostate cancer
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The use of injectable gonadotropin-releasing hormone Abarelix, in the treatment of prostate cancer is discussed. The method of action, adverse effects and dosage and administration of the hormone is lined out.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2004
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How medications can affect your oral health
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Some of the medications like heparin, warfarin that can be very useful in treating conditions like heart disease can be harmful for oral health. A list of such medications and their side effects are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2005
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