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Wechselwirkung

interaction (drug interaction)

noun VEK-sel-vir-koong Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Also means

mutual effect, interplay

Usage Note

Wechselwirkung in pharmacy means the interaction between two or more drugs that alters their efficacy or safety. Pharmacists are trained to check for Wechselwirkungen when dispensing multiple medications to the same patient.

Examples

"Vor dem Kauf des Nahrungsergänzungsmittels informierte sie sich über mögliche Wechselwirkungen."

Natural Translation

Before buying the dietary supplement she informed herself about possible drug interactions.

Literal Translation

Before the purchase of the food-supplement she informed herself about possible interactions.

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