To prepare you with the concept, watch the saved video entitled,

ENGAGE “Food and Drug Interaction.” Write your brief learning

insight inside the box.

What is your learning insight from the video?

Do not move beyond this line unless you are done with your learning insight.

Thank you for sharing your insight. Well, it is true that every time a drug is
administered with any other prescribed medicine, over the counter products, herbs or
even food… we expose ourselves to a risk of dangerous interaction. Thus, it is important
to read the literature of the drug or consult a nurse/doctor/pharmacist regarding drug
interactions.

The figure below is an example of a drug information. This is commonly included

in the box of the medication. Read the drug fact of Diphenhydramine (antihistamine)
and check the encircled part of the information showing drug interaction.

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 Antihistamine makes the person drowsy. Thus, it is obvious that a person taking this must not take in fo

Before taking any medications… ask a doctor or a pharmacist be

Common foods/fluids that cause drowsiness are: alcohol beverag

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