NHA Drug Interactions

What happens when warfarin is taken with NSAIDs?

Increased risk of bleeding

What interaction occurs between ACE inhibitors and potassium supplements?

Hyperkalemia

What is the effect of combining opioids and benzodiazepines?

Severe CNS depression or respiratory distress

What happens when you take antacids with tetracycline antibiotics?

Reduced antibiotic absorption

What effect does grapefruit juice have on statins?

Inhibits metabolism, increases statin levels

What interaction occurs with SSRIs and MAOIs?

Risk of serotonin syndrome

Why should digoxin and diuretics be used cautiously together?

Risk of digoxin toxicity due to hypokalemia

What happens when beta blockers are taken with insulin?

Masks hypoglycemia symptoms

What effect does rifampin have on oral contraceptives?

Decreases contraceptive effectiveness

What interaction exists between macrolide antibiotics and statins?

Increased risk of muscle toxicity