Synergism refers to an exaggerated effect caused by the use of two or more drugs that are similar in their action. Another way of phrasing this is, the combined effect of two or more drugs is
greater than the sum of the effects of each drug when they're given alone
.
What is a synergistic effect in terms of drugs and alcohol?
The “synergistic effect” happens
when you drink alcohol and ingest some kind of drug
. The combination of drugs and alcohol will increase the effects of alcohol on your body. Even if you have only had one glass of wine, ingesting any kind of drug can sharply increase your impairment.
What is a synergistic effect driving?
A synergistic situation occurs
when a drug is combined with ethanol and the end result is greater than the sum of the individual effects
. There is no known drug that can lessen the effects of ethanol on a person's driving performance.
When the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the sum of their individual effects?
In toxicology,
synergism
refers to the effect caused when exposure to two or more chemicals at one time results in health effects that are greater than the sum of the effects of the individual chemicals.
Which of the following can combine with alcohol to create a synergistic effect?
Depressants (Xanax, Valium)
combined with alcohol have a synergistic effect, with potential for dangerous and even lethal consequences, with rapid onset of dizziness, stumbling, loss of sphincter control, memory loss and potential death.
What are the effects on the body when you mix different drugs together?
On the contrary, the more often people combine substances, the more likely it is that they will cause long-term damage to their mental and physical health. The biggest danger of combining two or more substances is
the increased risk of overdose and death
.
What is an antagonistic effect?
Definition:
A biologic response to exposure to multiple substances that is less than would be expected if the known effects of the individual substances were added together
.
How many beers is equal to a shot?
A general rule of thumb is that
one 12 ounces (354 ml) beer with 5% ABV equals one hard drink shot
. Still, both beer and strong alcohol ABV value can vary depending on the type and brand. Be careful since drinking a shot takes less time than beer, and you can get drunk faster.
What is synergism like in your bloodstream?
Synergism is like
a volcano
in your bloodstream.
What is drug synergy?
Synergism, Synergy.
An interaction between two or more drugs that causes the total effect of the drugs to be greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug
.
Which is the most common type of drug interaction?
pharmacokinetic
– defined as an alteration in the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of one drug by another. This is the most common type of drug interaction. pharmacodynamic – where the drug affects the action or effect of the other drug.
What is an idiosyncratic effect?
Idiosyncratic drug reactions may be defined as
adverse effects that cannot be explained by the known mechanisms of action of the offending agent
, do not occur at any dose in most patients, and develop mostly unpredictably in susceptible individuals only.
What route of medication administration has the slowest onset of action?
The
intramuscular and subcutaneous routes
can be used to achieve slow or delayed onset of action.
What should you not mix alcohol with?
- Painkillers.
- Anti-anxiety and sleeping pills.
- Antidepressants and mood stabilizers.
- ADHD medications.
- Antibiotics.
- Nitrates and other blood pressure drugs.
- Diabetes medications.
- Coumadin.
What drugs increase the effect of alcohol?
Examples of commonly used prescription drugs associated with serious alcohol interactions include
heart medications
, which can cause rapid heartbeat and sudden changes in blood pressure; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can increase risk of heart attacks, strokes, ulcers and stomach bleeding; blood- …
What is synergistic interaction?
Synergistic interactions occur
when the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the sum of each drug's individual activity
(Cokol et al., 2011; Kalan and Wright, 2011).
