Inappropriate medication prescribing, polypharmacy, potential drug-drug interactions and medication regimen complexity in older adults attending three referral hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea: a cross-sectional study

Inappropriate medication prescribing, polypharmacy, potential drug-drug interactions and medication regimen complexity in older adults attending three referral hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Older adults often face several chronic illnesses that require them to take multiple medications. The increased number of prescribed medications has led to more complex medication regimens, putting older adults at a higher risk of potential drug-drug interactions, inappropriate m...

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Main Authors: Nuru Abdu, Saleh Idrisnur, Hanae Said, Lude Kifle, Natnael Habte, Semira Ghirmai, Tomas Tewelde, Senai Mihreteab Siele, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Polypharmacy
Potential drug-drug interactions
Potentially inappropriate medications
Potential prescribing omissions
Medication regimen complexity
Older adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05736-9
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