Drug interactions in clinical practice
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https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v23i2.11127Keywords:
Prescription, Drug Therapy, Drug Interactions, Seniors, ComorbidityAbstract
Ageing populations, increasing comorbidity, increasing the number of drugs and therapeutic recommendations and the growing consumption of prescription medicines and herbal and natural products are factors contributing to the increase in prescriptions with drug interaction and consequently for the largest number of patients at risk of adverse effects of treatment either in hospital or in the clinic. The knowledge of this risk, consulting specialized databases, collaboration between health professionals, along with an attitude of surveillance and clinical monitoring, with specific measures, can lead to minimizing these effects. In this paper, we review the main causes and mechanisms of adverse effects of drug interaction, we present clinical cases of paradigmatic problems of multidrug therapy and make some windows for prevention and early diagnosis in this area.Downloads
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