Prevalence and significance of potential drug-drug interactions among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

Prevalence and significance of potential drug-drug interactions among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

Abstract Background Cancer patients often receive multiple drugs to maximize their therapeutic benefit, treat co-morbidities and counter the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Concomitant administration of multiple drugs increases the risk of drug interactions leading to compromised therapeutic effica...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Ismail, Sehrash Khan, Fahadullah Khan, Sidra Noor, Hira Sajid, Shazia Yar, Irum Rasheed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Patient safety
Cancer
Supportive therapy
Potential drug-drug interactions
Polypharmacy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-020-06855-9

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