Allergy and cold medications may cause a dangerous side effect, mainly a(n) ________ in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypertensive crisis
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) have dangerous side effects, mainly hypertensive crisis, when mixed with certain drugs such as antiasthmatics, antihypertensives, and allergy and cold medications.
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What will be an ideal response?
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