A Study on Drug Utilization Review and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Authors

  • Ramakrishna Prudhivi

  • Monika K A

  • K S Charitha

  • M Ramana Reddy

  • K Vaishnavi

  • Jyothi

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease (CKD), drug-drug interactions (DDIs), drug utilization review (DUR)

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide health crisis. Life expectancy increased significantly among CKD patients due to the extensive use of polypharmacy for prescriptions. This predisposes them to potential Drug#x2013;Drug Interactions (DDIs). Objectives: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and to assess the potential drug-drug interaction in CKD patients. Methods: This was a prospective observational

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Ramakrishna Prudhivi, Monika K A, K S Charitha, M Ramana Reddy, K Vaishnavi, & Jyothi. (2018). A Study on Drug Utilization Review and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients. Global Journal of Medical Research, 18(B4), 1–9. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1582

 
A Study on Drug Utilization Review and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Published

2018-07-15

Issue

Vol. 18 No. B4 (2018): GJMR-B Pharma, Drug Discovery, Toxicology and Medicine: Volume 18 Issue B4

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