The impact of polypharmacy and drug interactions among the elderly population in Western Sicily, Italy.

Giulia ScondottoFanny PojeroSebastiano Pollina AddarioMauro FerranteMaurizio PastorelloMichele ViscontiSalvatore ScondottoAlessandra Casuccio

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2017)

Polypharmacy is a phenomenon acquiring increasing dimensions also in our province. It interests particularly the older subjects, and assumes a dramatic accent when it is put in relationship with the frequency of DDIs. A proactive vigilance about potential life threatening drug interactions is mandatory.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
south africa
middle aged
adverse drug
physical activity
emergency department