Evaluation of attitudes of the community pharmacists toward warfarin interactions
Evaluation of attitudes of the community pharmacists toward warfarin interactions
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2015-08-31
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Ali Awad Allah Ali
Abutalib Alamin Abdallah
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Abstract
Objective: The major objectives of this study was to evaluate the attitudes of community
pharmacists drug nutrient (warfarin-food containing vitamin K) and drug –drug
interactions (warfarin-vitamin K). Methods: The data were collected through three
scenarios by the researcher as a co-patient from a total of 90 practicing pharmacists in
community pharmacies in Khartoum State during February to April 2011. Results: Only
7% in Omdurman city, 10% in Bahry and Khartoum cities had knowledge about food
containing vitamin K. The ratios ranged from 7%-13%. The discussion showed that
since the majority of pharmacists surveyed demonstrated lack of knowledge about
drug-nutrient interaction, inadequate knowledge may lead to inappropriate patient
counseling and adverse medical consequences. Conclusion: Additional training
and integration of knowledge and expertise about drug-nutrient interactions among
healthcare professionals is essential to provide appropriate patient counseling and
optimal therapeutic outcomes.