Package inserts contain information on the pharmacology of a drug.
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Don’t be intimidated by the package insert that comes with your medication. Learning how to read it can help you better understand how drugs work.
Certain SSRIs can inhibit the breakdown of opioids in the body.
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Drugs can interact with one another in ways that are harmful. A study finds that taking oxycodone with certain SSRIs can make an opioid overdose more likely.
Genetic differences, drug interactions and inflammation can affect how well drugs work in the body.
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The same dose of a drug can have varying degrees of effectiveness and safety depending on how well the liver can metabolize it.