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Prevalence and factors associated with potential drug-drug interactions in prescriptions presented at private pharmacies in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda.

Allan Phillip LuleOgwal Basil DelicKeneth KatungukaFrancis MuwongeTadele Mekuriya Yadesa
Published in: BMC pharmacology & toxicology (2024)
The prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions in outpatient setting in Mbarara city was high and majority of the potential DDIs were of moderate severity. Having 1 or more comorbidities and prescribing of therapeutic drug categories including antifungals, antihypertensives, analgesics, or corticosteroids were significantly associated with potential DDIs.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • human health
  • adverse drug
  • emergency department
  • high intensity