A study of harmful drug–drug interactions due to polypharmacy in hospitalized patients in Goa Medical College

Khandeparkar, Akshay; V. Rataboli, Padmanabh

doi:10.4103/picr.picr_132_16

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A study of harmful drug–drug interactions due to polypharmacy in hospitalized patients in Goa Medical College

Published in Perspectives in Clinical Research • Oct 1, 2017

Authors:

Akshay Khandeparkar

Padmanabh V. Rataboli

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Concomitant use of multiple drugs is often indicated to manage comorbid conditions and enhance efficacy. Such concomitant use of multiple drugs (five or more drugs) has been defined as "polypharmacy." Polypharmacy has been associated with adverse consequences such as greater healthcare...

Subject

Polypharmacy

Drug

Medicine

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