TITLE:
Drug-Drug Interactions in Patients with Breast Cancer
AUTHORS:
Balaram Gudapati, Terry Oroszi
KEYWORDS:
Breast Cancer, Drug-Drug Interactions, Polypharmacy, Side Effects, Anti-Cancer Drug Failure, Complementary and Alternative Medicine
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.12 No.9,
September
11,
2024
ABSTRACT: The research paper investigates the intricate landscape of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) within the context of breast cancer treatment, with a particular focus on the elderly population and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The study underscores the heightened susceptibility of elderly patients to DDIs due to the prevalence of polypharmacy and the widespread utilization of CAM among breast cancer patients. The potential ramifications of DDIs, encompassing adverse drug events and diminished treatment efficacy, are elucidated. The paper accentuates the imperative for healthcare providers to comprehensively understand both conventional and CAM therapies, enabling them to provide patients with informed guidance regarding safe and efficacious treatment options, culminating in enhanced patient outcomes.