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. 2016 Mar 31;7(2):69–83. doi: 10.1177/2042018816638050

Figure 1.

Figure 1.

Potential mechanisms of drug interactions.

Left: Specific ADME properties (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) of drugs which may cause increases in plasma levels and toxicity.

Right: Changes in receptor affinity or synergistic effects with comedication can increase clinical or even toxic effects even if plasma levels remain unchanged.