Some drug classes are more prone to interactions, requiring careful attention:
- Anticoagulants:
- Interact with antibiotics, NSAIDs, and supplements.
- Monitor INR and watch for bleeding risks.
- Antiepileptics:
- Enzyme inducers like phenytoin affect many drugs, including contraceptives.
- Regularly review therapeutic levels.
- Antidepressants:
- SSRIs interact with serotonergic drugs, raising serotonin syndrome risk.
- Avoid combining with MAO inhibitors or triptans.
- Antibiotics:
- Macrolides and fluoroquinolones prolong QT intervals, causing cardiac risks.
- Monitor when used with cardiac drugs.
- Cardiac Medications:
- Beta-blockers and digoxin interact with diuretics and antiarrhythmics.
- Track renal and electrolyte levels.
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