The article focuses on the use of computer software and gene analysis to help predict harmful drug interactions. It comments on the role of the cytochrome P450 family of enzymes in breaking down medications and states six of the enzymes in the family digests 90 percent of all known medications. It reports that the U.S. Food and Drug administration maintains a record of possible interactions and reported drug side effects. It talks about drug interactions with some foods and herbal remedies.
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