TY - JOUR
T1 - Preventing drug interactions in the home
T2 - a five-step approach for client teaching.
AU - Long, C. O.
AU - Ismeurt, Robert
AU - White, P. A.
PY - 1999/2
Y1 - 1999/2
N2 - An important area of pharmacologic concern, particularly in the home setting, is that of drug interactions. The 1997 action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine, causing the weight-control phen-fen scare, is a high-profile example of an issue that occurs every day with little fanfare. In drug administration and supervision, there are many factors of concern. This article illustrates five basic factors to consider to prevent drug interactions in the home setting.
AB - An important area of pharmacologic concern, particularly in the home setting, is that of drug interactions. The 1997 action by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine, causing the weight-control phen-fen scare, is a high-profile example of an issue that occurs every day with little fanfare. In drug administration and supervision, there are many factors of concern. This article illustrates five basic factors to consider to prevent drug interactions in the home setting.
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U2 - 10.1097/00004045-199902000-00010
DO - 10.1097/00004045-199902000-00010
M3 - Review article
C2 - 10358501
AN - SCOPUS:0033069850
SN - 0884-741X
VL - 17
SP - 106
EP - 112
JO - Home healthcare nurse
JF - Home healthcare nurse
IS - 2
ER -