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Which of the following medications produces a significant pharmacokinetic interaction when administered with azathioprine?

A. allopurinol
B. fluconazole
C. sirolimus
D. probenacid
E. tacrolimus

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Answer:

A - allopurinol

Step-by-step explanation:

  • When one drug interacts with another at the level of metabolism, absorption or excretion then such interaction is known as Pharmacokinetic interaction.
  • Due to these Pharmacokinetic interactions, the effect of the drugs administered together is different than when the drugs are administered individually.
  • Concomitant use of allopurinol with azathioprine results in significantly increased azathioprine-induced toxicity as it shows significant pharmacokinetic interaction when administered with azathioprine.
  • Therefore, it necessary to decrease its dosage.
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