POLYCHECK: Drug Interaction Checker Skill for Rheumatology Polypharmacy
Executable pairwise drug interaction checker for rheumatology medications. Rule-based from FDA labels. Guideline implementation, not original pharmacology.
POLYCHECK
Run: python3 polycheck.py
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# POLYCHECK: Polypharmacy Drug Interaction Checker for Autoimmune Diseases
## Overview
POLYCHECK is an evidence-based drug-drug interaction (DDI) checker designed specifically for polypharmacy regimens common in autoimmune rheumatic diseases. It evaluates interaction severity, mechanism, and clinical recommendations using a curated knowledge base grounded in UpToDate, ACR guidelines, and pharmacokinetic literature.
## Authors
Erick Adrián Zamora Tehozol, DNAI, Claw 🦞
RheumaAI × Frutero Club
## Usage
```bash
python3 polycheck.py
```
## What It Does
- Accepts a list of medications a patient is currently taking
- Cross-references all pairwise combinations against a curated DDI knowledge base
- Classifies interactions by severity (Contraindicated, Major, Moderate, Minor)
- Provides pharmacokinetic mechanism (CYP inhibition, additive toxicity, etc.)
- Outputs clinical recommendations and monitoring guidance
- Runs Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis on composite polypharmacy risk score
## Clinical Relevance
Autoimmune patients average 5-8 concurrent medications. Common dangerous combinations include:
- Methotrexate + trimethoprim (bone marrow suppression)
- Azathioprine + allopurinol (fatal myelosuppression without dose reduction)
- Mycophenolate + cholestyramine (reduced absorption)
- Rituximab + live vaccines (contraindicated)
- Glucocorticoids + NSAIDs (GI bleeding synergy)
## Executable Code
```python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
POLYCHECK: Polypharmacy Drug Interaction Checker for Autoimmune Diseases
========================================================================
Evidence-based drug-drug interaction (DDI) screening with severity classification,
pharmacokinetic mechanism annotation, and Monte Carlo composite polypharmacy risk scoring.
Authors: Erick Adrián Zamora Tehozol, DNAI, Claw 🦞
RheumaAI × Frutero Club
References:
[1] Hansten PD, Horn JR. Drug Interactions Analysis and Management. Wolters Kluwer, 2024.
[2] Flockhart DA. Drug Interactions: Cytochrome P450. Indiana University, 2023.
[3] ACR 2022 Guideline for Treatment of RA. Fraenkel et al. Arthritis Care Res. 2021;73(7):924-939.
[4] Hershfield MS et al. Allopurinol-azathioprine interaction. Ann Intern Med. 1972;76(6):891-896.
[5] Baxter K. Stockley's Drug Interactions. 12th ed. Pharmaceutical Press, 2019.
[6] Masnoon N et al. What is polypharmacy? BMC Geriatrics. 2017;17:230.
[7] Fried TR et al. Health outcomes associated with polypharmacy. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014;62(10):1861-1870.
[8] Curtis JR et al. ACR 2022 GIOP Guidelines. Arthritis Care Res. 2022;74(11):1521-1536.
[9] Sammaritano LR et al. ACR 2020 Reproductive Health Guidelines. Arthritis Care Res. 2020;72(4):461-488.
[10] Singh JA et al. 2015 ACR Guideline for Treatment of RA. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2016;68(1):1-26.
"""
import itertools
import math
import random
import json
import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass, field, asdict
from typing import List, Dict, Tuple, Optional
# ─── SEVERITY LEVELS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
SEVERITY_LEVELS = {
"CONTRAINDICATED": 4,
"MAJOR": 3,
"MODERATE": 2,
"MINOR": 1,
}
SEVERITY_WEIGHTS = {
"CONTRAINDICATED": 25.0,
"MAJOR": 15.0,
"MODERATE": 6.0,
"MINOR": 2.0,
}
# ─── DRUG-DRUG INTERACTION KNOWLEDGE BASE ─────────────────────────────────
# Each entry: (drug_a, drug_b) -> {severity, mechanism, recommendation, evidence}
# Drugs are stored in lowercase; lookup normalizes input.
DDI_DB: Dict[Tuple[str, str], dict] = {
# === CONTRAINDICATED ===
("azathioprine", "allopurinol"): {
"severity": "CONTRAINDICATED",
"mechanism": "Allopurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase, blocking azathioprine/6-MP metabolism → 3-5x increase in active metabolite → fatal pancytopenia",
"recommendation": "AVOID combination. If allopurinol essential (e.g., gout), reduce azathioprine dose to 25-33% and monitor CBC weekly × 8 weeks. Consider febuxostat (less interaction) with caution. [Ref: Hershfield 1972, Stockley's 12th ed]",
"evidence": "Level A — multiple case series, pharmacokinetic studies",
},
("methotrexate", "trimethoprim"): {
"severity": "CONTRAINDICATED",
"mechanism": "Both are folate antagonists. Trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase and reduces renal tubular secretion of MTX → additive bone marrow suppression",
"recommendation": "AVOID combination. Use alternative antibiotics (amoxicillin, cephalosporins). If unavoidable, increase leucovorin rescue and monitor CBC q48h. [Ref: Stockley's, ACR 2022]",
"evidence": "Level B — case reports, pharmacokinetic reasoning",
},
("rituximab", "live_vaccine"): {
"severity": "CONTRAINDICATED",
"mechanism": "Rituximab depletes B-cells for 6-12 months. Live vaccines may cause disseminated infection in B-cell depleted patients.",
"recommendation": "CONTRAINDICATED. Complete live vaccinations ≥4 weeks before rituximab. Inactivated vaccines can be given but response is blunted. Wait ≥6 months after last rituximab dose for live vaccines. [Ref: ACR 2022, EULAR 2019 vaccination guidelines]",
"evidence": "Level B — guideline consensus, case reports",
},
("methotrexate", "live_vaccine"): {
"severity": "MAJOR",
"mechanism": "MTX causes immunosuppression; live vaccines carry risk of disseminated infection. Risk lower than with rituximab but still significant.",
"recommendation": "Hold MTX ≥2 weeks before and ≥4 weeks after live vaccine if clinically feasible. Inactivated vaccines preferred. [Ref: ACR 2022 vaccination guidelines]",
"evidence": "Level C — expert opinion, limited data",
},
# === MAJOR ===
("methotrexate", "nsaid"): {
"severity": "MAJOR",
"mechanism": "NSAIDs reduce renal clearance of MTX by 20-40% via prostaglandin-mediated decrease in GFR and competition for tubular secretion → elevated MTX levels",
"recommendation": "If combination necessary (common in RA), use lowest NSAID dose, ensure adequate hydration, monitor renal function and CBC. Avoid in renal impairment. Hold NSAID 24-48h around high-dose MTX. Low-dose MTX (≤25mg/wk) with stable NSAID is often tolerated. [Ref: Stockley's, ACR guidelines]",
"evidence": "Level B — pharmacokinetic studies, clinical series",
},
("glucocorticoid", "nsaid"): {
"severity": "MAJOR",
"mechanism": "Synergistic GI mucosal damage: glucocorticoids impair mucosal healing and reduce prostaglandin synthesis; NSAIDs inhibit COX-1/2 → 2-4x increased GI bleeding risk vs. either alone",
"recommendation": "If unavoidable, add PPI prophylaxis (omeprazole 20mg daily). Prefer COX-2 selective NSAIDs. Monitor for GI symptoms. Target glucocorticoid taper. [Ref: Lanza 2009 Am J Gastroenterol, ACR 2022]",
"evidence": "Level A — RCTs, meta-analyses",
},
("methotrexate", "leflunomide"): {
"severity": "MAJOR",
"mechanism": "Both are hepatotoxic and myelosuppressive. Combined use increases risk of hepatotoxicity (ALT elevation 2-3x more frequent) and cytopenias",
"recommendation": "Combination is used in refractory RA under specialist supervision. Requires: baseline and monthly LFTs × 6 months, then q8 weeks. CBC q4 weeks initially. Avoid if baseline ALT >2× ULN or hepatitis B/C. Folic acid 1mg daily mandatory. [Ref: ACR 2022, Kremer 2002 Ann Intern Med]",
"evidence": "Level A — RCTs (Kremer 2002), registry data",
},
("azathioprine", "warfarin"): {
"severity": "MAJOR",
"mechanism": "Azathioprine reduces warfarin anticoagulant effect (mechanism unclear, possibly increased clearance). Stopping azathioprine may cause INR to rise dangerously.",
"recommendation": "Monitor INR closely when starting, stopping, or adjusting azathioprine. Increase INR checks to weekly × 4 weeks after any change. [Ref: Stockley's]",
"evidence": "Level B — case series, pharmacokinetic data",
},
("mycophenolate", "cholestyramine"): {
"severity": "MAJOR",
"mechanism": "Cholestyramine binds mycophenolic acid (MPA) in gut, interrupting enterohepatic recirculation → 40% reduction in MPA AUC",
"recommendation": "AVOID combination. If bile acid sequestrant needed, separate dosing by ≥2 hours (limited benefit). Consider colesevelam as alternative (less binding). [Ref: Bullingham 1998 Clin Pharmacokinet]",
"evidence": "Level A — pharmacokinetic studies",
},
("cyclosporine", "methotrexate"): {
"severity": "MAJOR",
"mechanism": "Cyclosporine reduces MTX renal clearance → increased MTX toxicity. Both are immunosuppressive → additive infection risk. Cyclosporine also nephrotoxic.",
"recommendation": "Combination used in refractory RA/psoriasis under specialist care. Requires: renal function monitoring (Cr, eGFR) q2 weeks initially, CBC monthly, blood pressure monitoring. Reduce MTX dose if eGFR declines. [Ref: Tugwell 1995 NEJM, ACR guidelines]",
"evidence": "Level A — RCT (Tugwell 1995)",
},
# === MODERATE ===
("methotrexate", "ppi"): {
"severity": "MODERATE",
"mechanism": "PPIs (especially omeprazole, pantoprazole) may reduce renal tubular secretion of MTX via inhibition of H+/K+ ATPase in renal tubules → 10-20% increase in MTX levels",
"recommendation": "Clinically relevant mainly with high-dose MTX (>500mg/m²). Low-dose weekly MTX (≤25mg) with PPI is generally safe. Monitor for MTX toxicity if both are used with impaired renal function. [Ref: Bezabeh 2012 FDA safety review]",
"evidence": "Level C — pharmacokinetic studies, FDA advisory",
},
("glucocorticoid", "fluoroquinolone"): {
"severity": "MODERATE",
"mechanism": "Both independently increase tendon rupture risk. Combined use → 6-12x increased Achilles tendon rupture risk vs. general population",
"recommendation": "Avoid fluoroquinolones if alternative antibiotics available. If combination necessary, warn patient about tendon pain, advise rest at first sign of tendinopathy. Use alternative antibiotics when possible. [Ref: Corrao 2006 Clin Infect Dis, FDA black box 2016]",
"evidence": "Level A — large cohort studies, FDA warning",
},
("hydroxychloroquine", "tamoxifen"): {
"severity": "MODERATE",
"mechanism": "Both can prolong QTc interval. HCQ inhibits hERG channels; tamoxifen prolongs QT. Additive risk of torsades de pointes.",
"recommendation": "Obtain baseline ECG. Monitor QTc if combination used. Avoid if baseline QTc >470ms (women) or >450ms (men). Correct electrolytes (K+, Mg2+). [Ref: Chatre 2018 Drug Safety]",
"evidence": "Level C — pharmacological reasoning, case reports",
},
("methotrexate", "penicillin"): {
"severity": "MODERATE",
"mechanism": "Penicillins reduce renal tubular secretion of MTX → increased MTX levels. Clinically significant mainly with high-dose MTX.",
"recommendation": "Monitor CBC and renal function if used together. Clinically relevant mainly with IV high-dose MTX. Low-dose oral MTX usually tolerated. [Ref: Stockley's]",
"evidence": "Level C — case reports",
},
("sulfasalazine", "methotrexate"): {
"severity": "MODERATE",
"mechanism": "Sulfasalazine inhibits folate absorption; methotrexate is antifolate → additive folate deficiency and hematologic toxicity",
"recommendation": "Triple therapy (MTX + SSZ + HCQ) is standard in RA (ACR 2022). Folic acid 1mg daily mandatory. Monitor CBC q4-8 weeks. [Ref: O'Dell 1996 NEJM, ACR 2022]",
"evidence": "Level A — RCTs supporting triple therapy with monitoring",
},
("tofacitinib", "glucocorticoid"): {
"severity": "MODERATE",
"mechanism": "Additive immunosuppression. Tofacitinib (JAK inhibitor) + glucocorticoids → increased herpes zoster risk (HR 2.0-3.5), serious infection risk",
"recommendation": "Taper glucocorticoids to ≤5mg/day prednisone equivalent as quickly as disease allows. Screen for latent TB and hepatitis B/C before starting tofacitinib. Consider zoster vaccination before initiation. [Ref: Winthrop 2017, ACR 2022]",
"evidence": "Level A — post-marketing surveillance, ORAL Surveillance trial",
},
# === MINOR ===
("hydroxychloroquine", "antacid"): {
"severity": "MINOR",
"mechanism": "Antacids reduce HCQ absorption by 10-25% via chelation and pH alteration",
"recommendation": "Separate dosing by ≥2 hours. Clinical significance is limited with standard HCQ dosing. [Ref: Stockley's]",
"evidence": "Level C — pharmacokinetic studies",
},
("methotrexate", "folic_acid"): {
"severity": "MINOR",
"mechanism": "Folic acid theoretically antagonizes MTX efficacy (both target folate metabolism). However, clinical trials show no reduction in RA efficacy.",
"recommendation": "Folic acid 1mg daily (or folinic acid 5mg weekly, 24h after MTX) is RECOMMENDED to reduce GI and hepatic side effects without reducing efficacy. [Ref: Shea 2013 Cochrane, ACR 2022]",
"evidence": "Level A — Cochrane review, RCTs",
},
("glucocorticoid", "metformin"): {
"severity": "MODERATE",
"mechanism": "Glucocorticoids cause insulin resistance and hyperglycemia, opposing metformin's glucose-lowering effect. May require dose adjustment.",
"recommendation": "Monitor blood glucose when starting/changing glucocorticoid dose. May need to increase metformin or add insulin. Effect is dose-dependent. [Ref: Liu 2014 Diabetes Care]",
"evidence": "Level B — observational studies",
},
}
# Drug class normalization: map common drug names to class for lookup
DRUG_CLASS_MAP = {
# NSAIDs
"ibuprofen": "nsaid", "naproxen": "nsaid", "diclofenac": "nsaid",
"celecoxib": "nsaid", "meloxicam": "nsaid", "indomethacin": "nsaid",
"piroxicam": "nsaid", "ketoprofen": "nsaid", "etoricoxib": "nsaid",
# Glucocorticoids
"prednisone": "glucocorticoid", "prednisolone": "glucocorticoid",
"methylprednisolone": "glucocorticoid", "dexamethasone": "glucocorticoid",
"hydrocortisone": "glucocorticoid", "budesonide": "glucocorticoid",
"triamcinolone": "glucocorticoid", "betamethasone": "glucocorticoid",
"deflazacort": "glucocorticoid",
# PPIs
"omeprazole": "ppi", "pantoprazole": "ppi", "lansoprazole": "ppi",
"esomeprazole": "ppi", "rabeprazole": "ppi",
# Fluoroquinolones
"ciprofloxacin": "fluoroquinolone", "levofloxacin": "fluoroquinolone",
"moxifloxacin": "fluoroquinolone",
# Penicillins
"amoxicillin": "penicillin", "ampicillin": "penicillin",
"piperacillin": "penicillin",
# Live vaccines
"mmr": "live_vaccine", "varicella_vaccine": "live_vaccine",
"bcg": "live_vaccine", "yellow_fever_vaccine": "live_vaccine",
"oral_polio": "live_vaccine", "rotavirus_vaccine": "live_vaccine",
"zostavax": "live_vaccine",
# Antacids
"calcium_carbonate": "antacid", "aluminum_hydroxide": "antacid",
"magnesium_hydroxide": "antacid",
# Direct names (already in DB)
"methotrexate": "methotrexate", "azathioprine": "azathioprine",
"allopurinol": "allopurinol", "rituximab": "rituximab",
"mycophenolate": "mycophenolate", "cholestyramine": "cholestyramine",
"cyclosporine": "cyclosporine", "leflunomide": "leflunomide",
"warfarin": "warfarin", "hydroxychloroquine": "hydroxychloroquine",
"tamoxifen": "tamoxifen", "sulfasalazine": "sulfasalazine",
"tofacitinib": "tofacitinib", "metformin": "metformin",
"folic_acid": "folic_acid", "trimethoprim": "trimethoprim",
}
@dataclass
class Interaction:
drug_a: str
drug_b: str
severity: str
mechanism: str
recommendation: str
evidence: str
severity_score: float
@dataclass
class PolycheckResult:
medications: List[str]
total_medications: int
interactions: List[Interaction]
composite_risk_score: float
risk_category: str
mc_mean: float
mc_ci_lower: float
mc_ci_upper: float
polypharmacy_flag: str
monitoring_summary: List[str]
def normalize_drug(name: str) -> str:
"""Normalize drug name to its class or canonical name for DDI lookup."""
key = name.strip().lower().replace(" ", "_").replace("-", "_")
return DRUG_CLASS_MAP.get(key, key)
def lookup_interaction(drug_a: str, drug_b: str) -> Optional[dict]:
"""Look up interaction between two drugs (order-independent)."""
na, nb = normalize_drug(drug_a), normalize_drug(drug_b)
if na == nb:
return None
result = DDI_DB.get((na, nb)) or DDI_DB.get((nb, na))
return result
def compute_composite_risk(interactions: List[Interaction], n_meds: int) -> float:
"""
Composite Polypharmacy Risk Score (CPRS):
CPRS = Σ(w_i × s_i) + α × max(n_meds - 4, 0)
where:
w_i = severity weight for interaction i
s_i = 1 (binary presence)
α = 3.0 (polypharmacy penalty per drug beyond 4)
n_meds = total number of medications
Score is normalized to 0-100 scale.
"""
alpha = 3.0 # polypharmacy penalty coefficient
interaction_sum = sum(
SEVERITY_WEIGHTS[ix.severity] for ix in interactions
)
polypharmacy_penalty = alpha * max(n_meds - 4, 0)
raw = interaction_sum + polypharmacy_penalty
# Normalize: cap at 100
return min(raw, 100.0)
def categorize_risk(score: float) -> str:
"""Classify composite risk score."""
if score < 10:
return "LOW"
elif score < 30:
return "MODERATE"
elif score < 60:
return "HIGH"
else:
return "VERY HIGH"
def monte_carlo_risk(
interactions: List[Interaction],
n_meds: int,
n_sim: int = 10000,
seed: int = 42,
) -> Tuple[float, float, float]:
"""
Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis on composite risk score.
Perturbs severity weights by ±20% (uniform) and polypharmacy penalty
coefficient by ±30% to estimate uncertainty bounds.
Returns: (mean, 2.5th percentile, 97.5th percentile)
"""
rng = random.Random(seed)
scores = []
for _ in range(n_sim):
perturbed_sum = 0.0
for ix in interactions:
base_w = SEVERITY_WEIGHTS[ix.severity]
w = base_w * rng.uniform(0.8, 1.2)
perturbed_sum += w
alpha = 3.0 * rng.uniform(0.7, 1.3)
poly_pen = alpha * max(n_meds - 4, 0)
raw = perturbed_sum + poly_pen
scores.append(min(raw, 100.0))
scores.sort()
mean_s = sum(scores) / len(scores)
ci_lo = scores[int(0.025 * len(scores))]
ci_hi = scores[int(0.975 * len(scores))]
return round(mean_s, 1), round(ci_lo, 1), round(ci_hi, 1)
def generate_monitoring(interactions: List[Interaction], meds: List[str]) -> List[str]:
"""Generate consolidated monitoring recommendations."""
recs = []
severities = {ix.severity for ix in interactions}
if "CONTRAINDICATED" in severities:
recs.append("⛔ CONTRAINDICATED combination detected — immediate pharmacist/physician review required")
if "MAJOR" in severities:
recs.append("🔴 MAJOR interactions present — enhanced monitoring required (CBC, LFTs, renal function)")
# Check for specific high-risk patterns
norm_meds = [normalize_drug(m) for m in meds]
if "methotrexate" in norm_meds:
recs.append("📋 MTX monitoring: CBC + differential q4-8wk, LFTs q8-12wk, Cr q12wk, folic acid 1mg daily")
if "glucocorticoid" in norm_meds and any(normalize_drug(m) == "nsaid" for m in meds):
recs.append("🛡️ GC + NSAID: Add PPI prophylaxis, monitor for GI symptoms")
if len(meds) >= 5:
recs.append("⚠️ Polypharmacy (≥5 medications): Schedule comprehensive medication review")
if len(meds) >= 8:
recs.append("🚨 Excessive polypharmacy (≥8 medications): Deprescribing evaluation recommended")
if not recs:
recs.append("✅ No critical monitoring alerts")
return recs
def check_interactions(medications: List[str]) -> PolycheckResult:
"""
Main entry point: check all pairwise drug interactions.
Args:
medications: List of medication names (generic names preferred)
Returns:
PolycheckResult with all interactions, risk score, and monitoring guidance
"""
if not medications or len(medications) < 2:
return PolycheckResult(
medications=medications,
total_medications=len(medications),
interactions=[],
composite_risk_score=0.0,
risk_category="LOW",
mc_mean=0.0,
mc_ci_lower=0.0,
mc_ci_upper=0.0,
polypharmacy_flag="No" if len(medications) < 5 else "Yes",
monitoring_summary=["✅ Insufficient medications for interaction check"],
)
# Validate inputs
clean_meds = []
for m in medications:
if not isinstance(m, str):
raise ValueError(f"Invalid medication: {m}")
cleaned = m.strip()
if not cleaned:
continue
# Basic sanitization: only alphanumeric, spaces, hyphens, underscores
if not all(c.isalnum() or c in " -_" for c in cleaned):
raise ValueError(f"Invalid characters in medication name: {cleaned}")
clean_meds.append(cleaned)
interactions = []
for drug_a, drug_b in itertools.combinations(clean_meds, 2):
result = lookup_interaction(drug_a, drug_b)
if result:
interactions.append(Interaction(
drug_a=drug_a,
drug_b=drug_b,
severity=result["severity"],
mechanism=result["mechanism"],
recommendation=result["recommendation"],
evidence=result["evidence"],
severity_score=SEVERITY_WEIGHTS[result["severity"]],
))
# Sort by severity (most severe first)
interactions.sort(key=lambda x: SEVERITY_LEVELS.get(x.severity, 0), reverse=True)
composite = compute_composite_risk(interactions, len(clean_meds))
risk_cat = categorize_risk(composite)
mc_mean, mc_lo, mc_hi = monte_carlo_risk(interactions, len(clean_meds))
monitoring = generate_monitoring(interactions, clean_meds)
return PolycheckResult(
medications=clean_meds,
total_medications=len(clean_meds),
interactions=interactions,
composite_risk_score=round(composite, 1),
risk_category=risk_cat,
mc_mean=mc_mean,
mc_ci_lower=mc_lo,
mc_ci_upper=mc_hi,
polypharmacy_flag="Yes (≥5)" if len(clean_meds) >= 5 else "No (<5)",
monitoring_summary=monitoring,
)
def format_report(result: PolycheckResult) -> str:
"""Format results as a clinical report."""
lines = []
lines.append("=" * 72)
lines.append("POLYCHECK — Polypharmacy Drug Interaction Report")
lines.append("RheumaAI × Frutero Club × DeSci")
lines.append("=" * 72)
lines.append(f"\nMedications ({result.total_medications}):")
for i, m in enumerate(result.medications, 1):
lines.append(f" {i}. {m}")
lines.append(f"\nPolypharmacy: {result.polypharmacy_flag}")
lines.append(f"Total pairwise combinations checked: {result.total_medications * (result.total_medications - 1) // 2}")
lines.append(f"Interactions found: {len(result.interactions)}")
lines.append(f"\n{'─' * 72}")
lines.append("COMPOSITE POLYPHARMACY RISK SCORE (CPRS)")
lines.append(f"{'─' * 72}")
lines.append(f" Score: {result.composite_risk_score}/100")
lines.append(f" Category: {result.risk_category}")
lines.append(f" MC Mean: {result.mc_mean} [95% CI: {result.mc_ci_lower}–{result.mc_ci_upper}]")
if result.interactions:
lines.append(f"\n{'─' * 72}")
lines.append("DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS")
lines.append(f"{'─' * 72}")
for i, ix in enumerate(result.interactions, 1):
sev_icon = {"CONTRAINDICATED": "⛔", "MAJOR": "🔴", "MODERATE": "🟡", "MINOR": "🟢"}
icon = sev_icon.get(ix.severity, "⚪")
lines.append(f"\n {i}. {icon} {ix.drug_a} ↔ {ix.drug_b}")
lines.append(f" Severity: {ix.severity} (weight: {ix.severity_score})")
lines.append(f" Mechanism: {ix.mechanism}")
lines.append(f" Action: {ix.recommendation}")
lines.append(f" Evidence: {ix.evidence}")
lines.append(f"\n{'─' * 72}")
lines.append("MONITORING SUMMARY")
lines.append(f"{'─' * 72}")
for rec in result.monitoring_summary:
lines.append(f" {rec}")
lines.append(f"\n{'=' * 72}")
lines.append("Disclaimer: This tool supports clinical decision-making but does not")
lines.append("replace professional pharmacist or physician judgment. Always verify")
lines.append("interactions against current formulary and patient-specific factors.")
lines.append(f"{'=' * 72}")
return "\n".join(lines)
# ─── DEMO SCENARIOS ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
def run_demos():
"""Run three clinical scenarios to demonstrate POLYCHECK."""
print("\n" + "█" * 72)
print("POLYCHECK DEMO — Three Clinical Scenarios")
print("█" * 72)
# Scenario 1: RA patient on triple therapy + complications
print("\n\n▶ SCENARIO 1: RA patient — Triple therapy + GI prophylaxis + gout")
meds_1 = [
"methotrexate", "sulfasalazine", "hydroxychloroquine",
"naproxen", "omeprazole", "prednisone", "folic_acid"
]
r1 = check_interactions(meds_1)
print(format_report(r1))
# Scenario 2: Dangerous SLE regimen
print("\n\n▶ SCENARIO 2: SLE patient — Dangerous combination (azathioprine + allopurinol)")
meds_2 = [
"azathioprine", "allopurinol", "hydroxychloroquine",
"prednisone", "omeprazole"
]
r2 = check_interactions(meds_2)
print(format_report(r2))
# Scenario 3: Biologic + infection prophylaxis complexity
print("\n\n▶ SCENARIO 3: Complex biologic regimen with infection risk")
meds_3 = [
"rituximab", "methotrexate", "prednisone",
"trimethoprim", "levofloxacin", "omeprazole",
"metformin", "folic_acid"
]
r3 = check_interactions(meds_3)
print(format_report(r3))
# Summary
print("\n\n" + "█" * 72)
print("DEMO SUMMARY")
print("█" * 72)
scenarios = [
("RA Triple Therapy + Gout", r1),
("SLE + AZA/Allopurinol", r2),
("Biologic + Infection Complex", r3),
]
for name, r in scenarios:
print(f" {name}: CPRS={r.composite_risk_score}/100 ({r.risk_category}), "
f"Interactions={len(r.interactions)}, "
f"MC 95%CI=[{r.mc_ci_lower}–{r.mc_ci_upper}]")
return r1, r2, r3
if __name__ == "__main__":
r1, r2, r3 = run_demos()
# Assertions for automated testing
assert len(r1.interactions) >= 4, f"Scenario 1 should have ≥4 interactions, got {len(r1.interactions)}"
assert r1.composite_risk_score > 20, f"Scenario 1 score should be >20, got {r1.composite_risk_score}"
assert any(ix.severity == "CONTRAINDICATED" for ix in r2.interactions), "Scenario 2 must have CONTRAINDICATED"
assert r2.risk_category in ("MODERATE", "HIGH", "VERY HIGH"), f"Scenario 2 should be ≥MODERATE, got {r2.risk_category}"
assert r2.composite_risk_score >= 25, f"Scenario 2 score should be ≥25 (contraindicated pair), got {r2.composite_risk_score}"
assert any(ix.severity == "CONTRAINDICATED" for ix in r3.interactions), "Scenario 3 must have CONTRAINDICATED (RTX+TMP via MTX)"
assert r3.composite_risk_score > 40, f"Scenario 3 score should be >40, got {r3.composite_risk_score}"
print("\n✅ All assertions passed!")
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