What are the 3 types of drug interactions?

Drug interactions can be categorised into 3 groups: Interactions of drugs with other drugs (drug-drug interactions), Drugs with food (drug-food interactions) Drug with disease condition (drug-disease interactions).

What medicine is similar to Tums?

Tums (calcium carbonate)

Tums (calcium carbonate) Over-the-counter.
10 alternatives.
Nexium (esomeprazole) Over-the-counter.
Alka-Seltzer (aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate)
Pepcid (famotidine)
Zegerid (omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate)
Rolaids (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide)
omeprazole (omeprazole)

Are there any concerns about taking antacids as the same time as other medications?

Antacids can interfere with the function of other drugs. If you take other medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using antacids. Some antacids, such as Alka-Seltzer, contain aspirin.

What medications react with each other?

A pharmacodynamic interaction occurs when two drugs given together act at the same or similar receptor site and lead to a greater (additive or synergistic) effect or a decreased (antagonist) effect.

What medicines Cannot be taken together?

5 Over-the-Counter Medicines You Should Never Take Together

Dangerous duo: Tylenol and multi-symptom cold medicines.
Dangerous duo: Any combo of ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin.
Dangerous duo: Antihistamines and motion-sickness medications.
Dangerous duo: Anti-diarrheal medicine and calcium supplements.
Dangerous duo: St.

What vitamins affect medications?

Depending on the medication involved, the results can be serious. In addition, warfarin (a prescription blood thinner), ginkgo biloba (an herbal supplement), aspirin and vitamin E (a supplement) can each thin the blood. Taking any of these products together may increase the potential for internal bleeding or stroke.

What is the safest antacid to take?

Antacids are safe for most people. Some of the brand names of the safest antacids include Gaviscon, Gelusil, Tums, Maalox, and others. Zantac, a common heartburn drug used by millions of Americans, was recalled in 2019 over concerns that it contains a cancer-causing chemical called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

Which antacid is not suitable for a patient with hypertension?

Those who require sodium restriction for high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid bicarbonate. Magnesium Hydroxide [Mg(OH)2] – Magnesium hydroxide is best known as milk of magnesia.

What drugs should not be taken together?

What drugs can you not mix?

These are the ones that many people take on a regular basis, and in some cases, combine.

Warfarin and Ibuprofen. Separately, warfarin and ibuprofen are two commonly used drugs.
Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine and Tylenol. It’s a miserable day.
Antidepressants and Painkillers.