Careful Use of Medicine

 
Food and drug interactions occur when the food you eat affects the ingredients in the medicine you are taking so that the drugs can not work as it should. This interaction can lead to different effects, ranging from an increase or decrease in the effectiveness of the drug until side effects. Food also can delay, reduce or increase the absorption of the drug.
That is why a drug should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before meals or 2 hours after a meal) and some other drugs should be taken with foodHere are examples of some foods and drinks that should not be mixed with certain medications:
- Orange juice inhibits enzymes involved in drug metabolism to intensify the effect of certain drugs. Increase the influence of drugs may seem good, but it is not. If the drug is absorbed better than expected, the drug will have the effect of excess. For example, medications to help reduce blood pressure can lower blood pressure too much. Consumption of orange juice at the same time as the cholesterol-lowering drugs also increase the absorption of the active ingredient and causes severe muscle damage. Oranges are eaten together with anti-inflammatory drugs or aspirin can also trigger heartburn and acid in the stomach.
- Calcium or calcium-containing foods, such as milk and other dairy products may reduce the absorption of tetracycline (Tetrasikin can be used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, sinuses, middle ear, urinary tract, duodenum and Gonorrhea.)- Foods rich in vitamin K (cabbage, broccoli, spinach, avocado, lettuce) need to be limited if it is getting anticoagulant therapy (eg warfarin), to thin the blood. Vegetables that reduce the effectiveness of treatment and increase the risk of thrombosis (blood clots).- Drink grape juice is known to cause problems by blocking enzymes that work in drug metabolism and strengthen the effects of certain drugs, including estrogen (which is in pill penjarang pregnancy), calcium channel blockers (high blood pressure medications) and benzodiazepine tranquilizers particular.- Patients with heart disease who were taking the drug digoxin, should avoid consuming havernut-oatmeal. High fiber content in oatmeal is known to inhibit the absorption process of the drug.- Do not mix foods rich in tyramine content such as that found in cheese, processed meats, avocados, bananas, red wine or products containing caffeine with MAO inhibitors (drugs for depression phobias). This mixing can cause you to suffer from severe headaches and increased blood pressure which may be fatal (Hypertensive Crisis).- Caffeine increases the risk of an overdose of certain antibiotics (enoxacin, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin). To avoid complaints of palpitations, tremors, sweating or hallucinations, it is best to avoid drinking coffee, tea or soda at the time of treatment.

 
Tips for you:- Follow the administration of drugs by a doctor / pharmacist whether the medication should be taken on an empty stomach, along with meals, or any other time.- When you buy a drug-free, carefully read the instructions label use of drugs to examine this, especially in the "drug interaction". Read all instructions, warnings and precautions printed on the interaction of the label.- When you get a prescription from your doctor, ask him what foods to avoid while taking it.- Read the label of prescription drugs. If you do not understand something, ask your doctor or pharmacist.- Take the medication with a glass of water, unless your doctor recommends another. If you have difficulty swallowing medication with water, ask if should replace it with a banana, for example. Your doctor may be able to provide alternative forms of other drugs such as syrup or powder for you.- Do not stir your medicine with food or open capsules (recommended unless your doctor), because it can change the way the drug works.- Do not take vitamin pills along with taking medicine. Vitamins and minerals may interact with some drugs.- Do not mix medicine into hot drinks as heat can destroy or inhibit the action of the drug.- Herbal products are not considered to be drug tested so comprehensively. However, these foods may interact with certain medications. When you use herbs or herbal, you should tell your doctor and pharmacist to avoid drug interactions. 
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