Risk Factors for Potential Drug -Drug Interactions: Study in Surgical Intensive Care Unit -Zagazig University Hospitals.

Zagazig University120 enrolled

Overview

Drug drug interactions is frequent in critically ill patients due to polypharmacy, different drug groups and prolonged ICU or hospital stay

This cross sectional study was conducted in Surgical ICU, zagazig University Hospital for 6months period. Demographic data (age, gender),clinical history data (main diagnosis, ICU stay in days, transfer from emergency room or other departments, on mechanical ventilation or not, state of consciousness

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

120

Conditions

Drug Interaction

Interventions

Survey for drug drug interactions on medscape and lexicomp applicationsDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Survey for drug drug interactions on Medscape and Lexicomp interaction checker applications

Eligibility

Sex: ALLHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * all patients admitted to Surgical ICUs for six months period Exclusion Criteria: * less than one day admission to ICU,not completed data

Locations (1)

Liza Elsayed Ali

Zagazig, Sharquia, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Severity of Drug interactions by Lexicomp interactions application

Lexicomp interactions classified As: A(no known interactions) B(no action needed) C(monitor therapy) D(consider therapy modification) X (avoid combination)

Time frame: 6months period

Severity of Drug interactions by Medescape interactions checker:

Interactions classified with Medescape interactions checker as :(contraindicated, serious use alternative, monitor closely,minor)

Time frame: 6months period

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.