Potential drug interactions in adults and the elderly in primary health care

In this study, 341 individuals with a prescription of two or more drugs were analyzed. The classification of PDI followed M ICROMEDEX. There were 113 different interactions. Of the total number of individuals, 63.6% had at least one PDI. The variables with higher probability of PDI were: lower level of schooling; income less than R$800.00; absence of health plan; previous diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes; use of 5 or more medications prescribed. After adjustment, the variables previous diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes and use of 5 or more prescription drugs remained statistically significant. Careful management of primary care treatment with monitoring is important in patients with PDI, especially in pa tients who are more susceptible.
Source: Ciencia e Saude Coletiva - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research