An explosion in the number and types of drugs, drug combinations, and ancillary medications within the last decade has led to an escalation in the potential for drug interactions. Cancer patients, in particular, are likely to experience drug interactions because they receive complex chemotherapy regimens and myriad drugs to prevent and/or treat cancer or chemotherapy-related symptoms. In addition, a large proportion of cancer patients are elderly, a population that has an inherently high risk of experiencing drug interactions. Pharmacists can draw attention to drug interactions and help educate patients and practitioners.
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