[Drug antagonism].
The mechanisms responsible of either a loss of therapeutic efficiency or a beneficial cancellation of toxic phenomena are reviewed. References are specifically made to antagonists of anti-vitamin K, oral contraceptives, antihypertensive drugs and statin. Concerning the antidotes, the importance of anti-digoxin antibodies, naloxone and flumazenil is emphasised.
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Service de Médecine interne, Hôpital Erasme, Bruxelles.
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D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000494:pharmacology; D000931:Antidotes / Q000494:pharmacology; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D004336:Drug Antagonism; D006801:Humans
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D000925:Anticoagulants; D000931:Antidotes; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents