Medical Terms

we don't know why this reaction occurred

Severe allergic reaction with hives, tongue or throat swelling, shortness of breath. Epinephrine is an antidote and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and/or corticosteroids are usually helpful

a drug stimulates a receptor causing an effect

a drug blocks another drug or natural chemical from stimulating a receptor preventing an effect

a drug that blocks another drug from stimulating a receptor but inherently stimulates it itself produces a slight effect.

One drug changing the drug concentrations (Cmax, AUC) of another drug. Pharmacokinetic is ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Elimination)

One drug accentuates (potentiates) or attenuates (antagonizes) another drug's effect without changing the Cmax or AUC of another drug.

System that metabolizes many drugs in the liver (and small intestine). Creates active or inactive metabolites.

Drug being used for a purpose other than the FDA approved indication.

the concentrations between the minimum effective and minimum toxic concentration.