Implementation of pharmaceutical care service to elderly cancer patients in a tertiary care hospital in South India.

Purpose: The goal of this study is to identify drug-related problems (DRPs) for elderly cancer patients receiving chemotherapy by implementing pharmaceutical care services.

Methods: In this interventional study, patients were followed after each cycle till 12 weeks. The MOATT-MASCC teaching tool was used to educate patients about their therapy.

Toxicity profile, adverse drug reactions and drug-drug interactions among geriatric cancer patients under metronomic chemotherapy in a South Indian tertiary care hospital.

Objective: The study aims to examine the toxicity profile, pattern of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and drug-drug interactions (DDIs) in geriatric cancer patients receiving metronomic chemotherapy.

Patients And Methods: Patients were followed after each cycle till 12 weeks. Haematological parameters such as complete blood count, liver function test and renal function test were recorded from the baseline to the final visit.