Prevalence of potential drug‒drug interactions and associated factors among elderly patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu (Author), Yilkal Abebaw Wassie (Author), Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu (Author), Addisu Afrassa Tegegne (Author), Wendim Ayenew (Author), Gebresilassie Tadesse (Author), Demis Getachew (Author), Abebaw Setegn Yazie (Author), Bisrat Birke Teketelew (Author), Mekonnen Derese Mekete (Author), Setegn Fentahun (Author), Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe (Author), Tefera Minwagaw (Author), Gebremariam Wulie Geremew (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background The occurrence of potential drug‒drug interactions (pDDIs) is a serious global issue that affects all age groups, with the elderly population being the most vulnerable. This is due to their relatively high rates of comorbidity and polypharmacy, as well as physiological changes th...