Table 1 Classification of drug interactions by Drug Interaction Facts Software 13
Classification | Description |
|---|---|
Severity | Â |
1 | Major: life-threatening or permanent damage |
2 | Moderate: deterioration of patient's status, treatment is required |
3 | Minor: bothersome or little effect |
Documentation | Â |
1 | Established: proven to occur in well-controlled studies |
2 | Probable: very likely, but not proven clinically |
3 | Suspected: may occur; some good data, but needs more study |
4 | Possible: could occur, but data are very limited |
5 | Unlikely: doubtful; no good evidence of a clinical effect |