title: [Psychotropic agents in elderly persons].
abstract: The response to narcotics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs is modified in elderly patients. The effects of these drugs are enhanced, and dosage reduction is required. This phenomenon is gradual and occurs before any sign of senile dementia. The choice of a drug within a therapeutic class may depend on the severity of adverse reactions, some of which are particularly disturbing in elderly patients.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Schelling
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D007700:Kinetics; D008875:Middle Aged; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000187:drug effects; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D009294:Narcotics; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D001569:Benzodiazepines
vernacular_title: Médicaments psychotropes chez les personnes âgées.