Bedilu Linger Endalifer
Department of Pharmacy, Debre Birhn University, EthiopiaPublications
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Research
Poly Pharmacy and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions among Elderly People: Hospital Based Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Bedilu Linger Endalifer*, Yehualashet Teshome Wondemkun, Habtemariam Alekaw Habteweld, Abyou Seifu Ambaye, Yenesew Wudu Ejigu and Abate wondesen Tsegie
Introduction: Patients with advanced age and with 4 chronic diseases were the most likely to use highest health care services. Polypharmacy and pDDIs are independently associated and consequences significant health burden in older patient. The objectives of the study were to study polypharmacy and pDDIs among geriatric patients on follow-up. Design, setting and participants: Hospital based prospective cross-sectional study design was conducted at Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital which is located in Ethiopia from November 01, 2021 to February 2022. Finally 210 patient charts fulfills the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Patient demographic information, patients’ medical conditions and medication-related information were collected by using structured data abstraction tool. Polypharmacy was considered if the patient took 5 or mo.. Read More»
DOI: 10.4303/JDAR/236228