Prevalence of potential drug‒drug interactions and associated factors among elderly patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of potential drug‒drug interactions and associated factors among elderly patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The occurrence of potential drug‒drug interactions (pDDIs) is a serious global issue that affects all age groups, with the elderly population being the most vulnerable. This is due to their relatively high rates of comorbidity and polypharmacy, as well as physiological changes th...

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Main Authors: Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Addisu Afrassa Tegegne, Wondim Ayenew, Gebresilassie Tadesse, Demis Getachew, Abebaw Setegn Yazie, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Mekonnen Derese Mekete, Setegn Fentahun, Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe, Tefera Minwagaw, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Global Health Research and Policy
Subjects:
Prevalence
Potential drug‒drug interaction
Associated factors
Elderly
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-024-00386-7
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