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Farm. hosp ; 39(4): 203-209, jul.-ago. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-140347

ABSTRACT

Introducción: el uso de citostáticos orales está cada vez más extendido en oncología. Presenta ventajas importantes, como la comodidad para el paciente, pero también supone nuevos retos que no se planteaban con la terapia intravenosa. Algunos de estos fármacos presentan interacciones con los alimentos, dando lugar a cambios en su biodisponibilidad. Al tratarse de fármacos de estrecho margen terapéutico, pueden dar lugar a alteraciones en su eficacia y/o toxicidad. Objetivos: evaluar el nivel de conocimiento sobre el modo de administración por parte de los pacientes que acuden a la consulta de pacientes externos de oncohematología del hospital de aquellos citostáticos orales que presentan alguna restricción respecto a su consumo con alimentos (deben tomarse o bien en ayunas. o bien con alimentos). Minimizar al máximo la administración incorrecta de los citostáticos dispensados y el riesgo de que se produzcan interacciones con los alimentos, proporcionando información a los pacientes acerca del modo correcto de administración. Material y métodos: una vez identificados los citostáticos orales con restricciones respecto a su consumo con alimentos, además de la información aportada por farmacia, se preguntó a los pacientes la información que habían recibido por parte del médico acerca de cómo debía administrarse el fármaco, el modo en que se lo tomaban finalmente y, en caso de no hacerlo adecuadamente, se les reforzó la información pertinente. En el siguiente ciclo se confirmó si efectivamente el paciente se lo administraba correctamente, en caso de hacerlo previamente de forma incorrecta (intervención aceptada/no aceptada). Resultados y conclusiones: un 40% de los pacientes entrevistados se administraban el fármaco incorrectamente. Los resultados muestran una gran diversidad en función del fármaco dispensado. Se realizaron un total de 39 intervenciones, que fueron aceptadas en un 95%. Los datos obtenidos sugieren la necesidad de reforzar la información que el paciente recibe más allá de la primera visita para asegurarnos de que ha comprendido las condiciones en las que el fármaco debe administrarse (AU)


Introduction: oral chemotherapy is increasingly used in Oncology. It has important advantages. such as patient comfort. but it also brings new challenges which did not exist with the intravenous therapy. Some of these drugs have interactions with food. leading to changes in their bioavailability. As they are drugs of narrow therapeutic margin. this can lead to alterations in their efficacy and/or toxicity. Objectives: A. Assessing the level of knowledge on the administration of oral cytostatics that present restrictions with meals (drugs that have to be taken with/without food) among the outpatients. B. Minimizing the incorrect administration and the risk of food-drug interactions. providing patients with information as to how and when drugs have to be administrated. Methods: once the oral cytostatics with food restrictions were identified. we asked the patients in treatment about the information they had received from the doctor and the way they were taking the medication. We provided those who were taking the drug incorrectly with the right information. In the following visit, it was confirmed if the patients that had been previously taking the cytostatic incorrectly. were taking them in a correct way (intervention accepted/not accepted). Results and conclusions: 40% of the patients interviewed used to take the drug incorrectly. We detected a great diversity depending on the dispensed drug. 95% of the 39 interventions made were accepted. The data obtained suggest the need to reinforce the information that the patient receives. It is important to make sure that the patient understands how and when the oral cytostatic should be administered (AU)


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Female , Humans , Male , Cytostatic Agents/therapeutic use , Eating , Food/adverse effects , Pharmaceutical Services , Drug Therapy/methods , Drug Therapy/standards , Experimental Development , Cytostatic Agents/pharmacology , Cytostatic Agents/pharmacokinetics , Cytostatic Agents/standards , Pharmaceutical Services/organization & administration , Pharmaceutical Services/standards , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions/complications , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions/diet therapy , Research Design/standards
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Farm Hosp ; 35 Suppl 2: 25-31, 2011 May.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22445506

ABSTRACT

When validating oral chemotherapy, pharmacists should confirm the suitability and correctness of the prescription, applying the same safety standards as those used for parenteral cytostatic drugs. There are an increasing number of cancers for which orally administered drugs are available, which increases patient satisfaction as these drugs can be taken at home without the need to visit a hospital. As oral cytostatic treatments increase, so does the importance of ensuring optimal treatment compliance. The new oral cytostatic agents are less toxic, reduce indirect costs and imply less loss of time for patients and their families. However, the cost of these agents should be below a threshold acceptable for society. As an aid to decision making, pharmacoeconomic tools should be used.


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Antineoplastic Agents/economics , Cytostatic Agents/economics , Administration, Oral , Antineoplastic Agents/administration & dosage , Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects , Antineoplastic Agents/standards , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Attitude of Health Personnel , Cost Savings , Cytostatic Agents/administration & dosage , Cytostatic Agents/adverse effects , Cytostatic Agents/standards , Cytostatic Agents/therapeutic use , Decision Making , Drug Costs , Humans , Infusions, Intravenous , Medical Oncology , Medication Adherence , Medication Errors , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/economics , Palliative Care , Patient Satisfaction , Physicians/psychology , Prescription Fees , Quality of Life
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