Which of the following describes a beneficial drug–drug interaction (rather than a harmful one)?
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Correct answer: ACE inhibitor eases calcium channel blocker edema
Some interactions yield therapeutic benefit—for example, ACE inhibitors may mitigate peripheral edema caused by calcium channel blockers, improving tolerability.
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