Assessment of polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications, and drug-drug interactions in older patients with cancer.

Aslınur AlbayrakBahar ErbayErkan Kayıkçıoğlu

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2024)

According to our study, polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications, and potential drug-drug interactions were high in elderly cancer patients. It is important to determine potential drug-drug interactions and potentially inappropriate medications in cancer patients by a multidisciplinary team, including the clinical pharmacist, to prevent possible negative consequences.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
community dwelling
palliative care
physical activity
quality improvement
drug induced
emergency department