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Drug-drug interaction among elderly patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis - BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology

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By Tekletsadik Tekleslassie, Gebremariam Wulie, Addisu Afrassa, Habtamu Semagn
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Abstract Elderly patients are at a heightened risk of drug-drug interactions due to their high prevalence of comorbidities, polypharmacy, and age-related physiological changes that alter drug metabolism and excretion. In Africa, these risks are compounded by unique healthcare challenges, including limited access to diagnostic tools, and high burdens of communicable diseases.
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Prevalence of potential drug‒drug interactions and associated factors among elderly patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Global Health Research and Policy

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By Yilkal Abebaw, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie, Abaynesh Fentahun, Addisu Afrassa
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The objective of the current systematic review was to estimate and offer a quantitative summary of the prevalence of pDDIs, as well as associated factors, among elderly patients in Ethiopia. The analysis included seven articles with a total of 2251 individuals. The overall pooled prevalence of pDDIs among elderly patients in Ethiopia was 50.69% (95% CI 18.77–82.63%).
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