Synergist

Synergists are agents that increase the medicinal activity of another agent. They work by enhancing or augmenting the effects of the primary agent, often producing a greater effect than either agent would produce on its own. Synergists can be used to increase the efficacy of a medicine, reduce the dose required, or reduce side effects. For example, combining two antibiotics can be more effective than using one alone; combining aspirin and ibuprofen can reduce pain more effectively than using only one of them; and combining an antihistamine with a decongestant can reduce the symptoms of allergies more effectively than using either one alone. Synergistic effects can also occur when two agents are used together to treat the same condition. In this case, the two agents work together to produce a greater therapeutic effect than either agent alone.