Potentiation (Noun)
Meaning
(medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The potentiation of the antibiotic by the addition of a second agent increased its effectiveness in treating the bacterial infection.
- The combination of two medications resulted in potentiation, producing a greater therapeutic effect than either drug could have achieved on its own.
- In order to enhance the antiviral response, the doctor prescribed a treatment that relied on the potentiation of two separate medications.
- Researchers studied the potentiation of morphine's pain-relieving effects when administered in conjunction with a specific anti-inflammatory medication.
- The potentiation of insulin's action by the inclusion of a second diabetes medication allowed patients to manage their blood sugar levels more effectively.