A patient taking clonidine for essential hypertension treatment was using alcohol that caused intense inhibition of central nervous system. What may it be connected with?

Question

Answer options

Effect summation
Idiosyncrasy
Effect potentiating
Cumulation
Intoxication

Correct answer

Effect potentiating

Explanation

Effect potentiating is the interaction between two or more drugs or agents resulting in a pharmacologic response greater than the sum of individual responses to each drug or agent.

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