Drugs and the elderly.
Prescribing for the older individual requires a great deal of thought. Multiple pathology is usually associated with multiple drug taking and therefore a high risk of adverse drug reactions. Physiological changes have important bearing on drug usage. Constant vigilance is required to ensure safe prescribing.
Owen
R E
RE
Department of Geriatric Medicine Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Lee
K S
KS
Choo
P W
PW
Jayaratnam
F J
FJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004344:Drug Incompatibility; D004347:Drug Interactions; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance