As originally defined, the term “prescribing cascade” describes a sequence of events that
begins when an adverse drug event (ADE) occurs, is misinterpreted as a new medical condition…

Aims The objective of the study was to quantify the association between SGLT2 inhibitors
and genital mycotic infection and between SGLT2 inhibitors and urinary tract infection (UTI) …

Importance Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are commonly prescribed agents for hypertension
that can cause peripheral edema. A prescribing cascade occurs when the edema is …

The use of multiple medications is common following a stroke for secondary prevention and
management of co-occurring chronic conditions. Given the use of multiple medications post-…

Background Persons with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) use multiple medications (polypharmacy)
to manage the high number of secondary complications and concurrent conditions. …

Background/Objectives Gabapentinoids are commonly prescribed to relieve pain. The
development of edema, an established adverse effect of gabapentinoids, may lead to a potentially …

Background Prescribing cascades occur when the side effect of a medication is treated with
a second medication. The aim of the study was to understand how prescribing cascades …

Background and Objective Prescribing cascades occur when a drug is prescribed to
manage side effects of another drug, typically when a side effect is misinterpreted as a new …

A continuing professional development (CPD) program for pharmacists practicing in
community and team-based primary care settings was developed and evaluated using Moore’s …

Background Prescribing cascades, where a medication is used to treat the side effect of
another medication, contribute to polypharmacy and related morbidity. Little is known about …