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==Drug Side Effects and Toxicity==
==Drug Side Effects and Toxicity==
* [[Protease inhibitors]] are associated with the development of [[myocardial infarction]] in patients with [[AIDS]].
* [[Protease inhibitors]] are associated with the development of [[myocardial infarction]] in patients with [[AIDS]].
* The chemotherapeutic agent [[Capecitabine]] has been associated with an increased risk of ACS.
* [[Spironolactone]] is associated with an increased incidence of [[hyperkalemia]].
* [[Pioglitazone]] is associated with an increase in weight and [[peripheral edema]]. There actually does not appear to be an increased risk of [[heart failure]] but an increased vascular permeability.  In patients with edema they should be switched to [[metformin]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:36, 31 October 2011

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Drug Drug Interactions

  • Cyclosporin co-administration is associated with a higher rate of myositis among statin users as a result of inhibition of CYP3A4. The exception is pravastatin in which this is not a problem.
  • Nitrate should not be given to patients who are taking Cialis or Viagra. if the patient has ingested Cialis, then you should wait 48 hours to administer nitrates. If the patient is ingested Viagra, you should wait 24 hours to administer nitrates.

Drug Food Interactions

Grapefruit

Drug Side Effects and Toxicity

References

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