Awareness and knowledge of drug-drug and food-drug interactions among adults in Poland – a questionnaire-based survey
Background: Drug-drug and food-drug interactions can affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, significantly impacting their efficiency and safety profile. Patient awareness of these interactions is vital for their ability to avoid potential risks. Material and methods: A t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Medical University of Gdańsk
2024-10-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Translational and Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://ejtcm.gumed.edu.pl/articles/193491.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Drug-drug and food-drug interactions can affect the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, significantly impacting their efficiency and safety profile. Patient awareness of these interactions is vital for their ability to avoid potential risks.
Material and methods: A total of 127 patients participated in the study and completed the questionnaire designed to assess their awareness of drug-drug and food-drug interactions, as well as their habits of medicine administration and the sources of information they relied on regarding drug usage.
Results: Factors such as young age, female sex, higher education and urban living were linked to a greater awareness of drug-drug and food-drug interactions. Most patients reported using water to swallow pills, while some admitted to using tea or juice. Tea consumption was more prevalent among men and elderly individuals. Moreover, a higher level of education was associated with a decreased likelihood of patient consuming tea with prescribed medicines.
Conclusions: Effective education regarding drug-drug and food-drug interactions is essential to increase patients’ awareness and mitigate the potential consequences of these interactions. Initiating education on safe pharmacotherapy at the primary school level and emphasizing its significance in the training of future pharmacists and doctors is imperative. |
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| ISSN: | 2657-3148 2657-3156 |