Drug food interaction
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| The extent of the effects of any food and drug interaction can vary. Potential effects depend on the dose and the form in which the drug is taken (pill, liquid, etc.). It also will vary with the individual's age, sex, body weight, nutritional status, and specific medical condition. The number of potential food and drug interactions is almost limitless. Interaction problems most often occur with the use of diuretics, oral antibiotics, anticoagulant (blood-thinning) drugs, anti-hypertensive drugs, thyroid and sodium compounds, and alcohol. Generally, administering oral medication along with food or at a mealtime is a convenient manner of drug dosing. However, drug interactions can occur that modify the activity of the drug (decrease or increase drug effects) or impair the nutritional benefit of certain food. The most commonly observed type of drug-food interaction affects drug absorption. Food's Effect on Drug Absorption In addition to affecting absorption of drugs, food can interact with drugs in a variety of other ways |