Drug Combinations
| Definition: |
Single preparations containing two or more active agents, for the purpose of their concurrent administration as a fixed dose mixture. It is differentiated from DRUG THERAPY, COMBINATION in which two or more drugs are administered separately for a combined effect. |
| Notes: |
IM for general only; NIM with specific drugs; differentiate from DRUG THERAPY, COMBINATION: drug combinations = 2 or more drugs in a single dosage form; combination ther = 2 or more drugs separately for a combined eff; no qualif |
| Previously Indexed: |
Dosage Forms (1966-1970) |
Drug Combinations Definitions and Terms
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