Inappropriate medication prescribing, polypharmacy, potential drug-drug interactions and medication regimen complexity in older adults attending three referral hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Older adults often face several chronic illnesses that require them to take multiple medications. The increased number of prescribed medications has led to more complex medication regimens, putting older adults at a higher risk of potential drug-drug interactions, inappropriate m...
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Main Authors: | Nuru Abdu, Saleh Idrisnur, Hanae Said, Lude Kifle, Natnael Habte, Semira Ghirmai, Tomas Tewelde, Senai Mihreteab Siele, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam |
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Language: | English |
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2025-02-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05736-9 |
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