Patterns and determinants of drug-drug interactions among community-dwelling older adults in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study - PubMed
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- Polypharmacy and hypertension significantly increase the risk of potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) among older adults in Saudi Arabia.
- The study found 67.2% of participants experienced at least one DDI, with 69.1% moderate and 23.2% severe interactions.
- Common medications involved in DDIs include amlodipine, aspirin, insulin, atorvastatin, perindopril, and gliclazide.
- Routine DDI screening and pharmacist-led reviews are recommended to enhance medication safety in this population.