Drug-drug Interactions in Hospitalized Cardiac Patients
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Drug–drug Interactions in Hospitalized Cardiac Patients
Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are defined as two or more drugs interacting in such a manner that the effectiveness or toxicity of one or more drugs is altered. DDI in patients receiving multidrug therapy is a major concern. The aim of the present study was to assess the incidence and risk factors of DDIs in patients admitted in cardiology unit of a teaching hospital. A prospective, observationa...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Young Pharmacists
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0975-1483
DOI: 10.4103/0975-1483.90246