title: [Particulars in the medical treatment of geriatric patients].
abstract: During geriatric treatment, the use of medicaments is often important, sometimes harmful, and seldom sufficient by itself. In order for the treatment to be successful, its indication must be well-founded. The dosage has to be adapted, and restraint and therapeutic discipline should always be encouraged. Finally, the anticipated advantages must be greater than the various possible side effects.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D014149:Tranquilizing Agents
vernacular_title: Particularités du traitement médicamenteux en gériatrie.