Drug–Drug Interaction
A situation where one drug affects the activity of another drug when both are administered together.
A drug-drug interaction occurs when one medication affects the activity of another medication when both are administered together. Interactions can be beneficial (when drugs enhance each other's effects) or harmful (when drugs interfere with each other or cause dangerous side effects). Identifying and preventing negative drug-drug interactions is critical for patient safety. Modern healthcare systems include real-time drug interaction checking tools with alerts for healthcare providers and pharmacists.
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Automated verification process that screens prescriptions for potential safety issues before dispensing.
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