DRUG INTERACTIONS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENT SAFETY.
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Keywords
Drug interactions, patient safety, pharmacotherapy, adverse outcomes, healthcare professionals
Abstract
Drug interactions can have significant implications for patient safety, leading to adverse outcomes, decreased efficacy of treatment, or unexpected side effects. With the increasing complexity of pharmacotherapy regimens, healthcare professionals must be vigilant in identifying and managing potential interactions. This essay explores the various types of drug interactions, the mechanisms involved, and strategies to mitigate risks to ensure patient safety.
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Fahd Helil Mashan Al-Anazi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Abdulrahman Fahad Mahammad Bin Talhah
Pharmacy technician, King Khaled Hospital in Al Kharj
Yazed Abdullah Muhammad Al-Anazi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Naif Khaluf Aqeel Alanazi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Abdullah Abdulrahman Sulaiman Almubarak
Technicians Pharmacists, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Abdullah Qabl Khuwaytim Almutairi
Pharmacist Assistant, Hotat Bani Tamim General Hospital