Assessment of Potential drug-drug interactions among hospitalized patients

Abstract

Background: Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are a significant contributor to preventable adverse drug events and associated health complications, especially in patients receiving polypharmacy. DDIs have been shown to contribute to hospital admissions and adverse drug reactions, making their identification and management crucial. This study aimed to assess the frequency, severity, and associated factors of potential DDIs (pDDIs) in patients admitted to internal medicine wards of a large teaching hospital.