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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Drug Interactions

Question 5 • VA_Pharmacology_A

Which foods are high in tyramine, and may cause food-drug interactions?

Answer
A
leafy green vegetables
B
citrus fruits
C
carbohydrates and baked goods
D
aged meats and cheeses

Explanation

Tyramine is found in high amounts in aged or fermented foods, including aged meats and cheeses. In people taking certain medicines, especially MAO inhibitors, tyramine can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure. Leafy greens, citrus fruits, and most carbohydrates are not the typical high-tyramine foods listed here.

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