The association between renal impairment and polypharmacy among older Palestinian patients: a multi-center cross-sectional study

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates a relationship between polypharmacy and renal impairment. Some people with renal impairment receive drugs that those with kidney illness should avoid or use with caution. It is important to prescribe only necessary medication, choose non-nephrotoxic alternatives, and frequently monitor renal function.PMID:36797685 | DOI:10.1186/s12875-023-02005-9

Source: Primary Care - February 16, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Shayma Naghnaghia Zaher Nazzal Layan Abu Alya Rowa' Al-Ramahi Zakaria Hamdan Esra'a Samara Source Type: research