Cardiovascular Drug Use in the Elderly.
The elderly patient is at increased risk for adverse drug effects because of altered pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes that occur with aging. In addition, the potential for adverse drug interactions are increased because the elderly take a disproportionate number of drugs relative to younger patients. Cardiovascular drugs are frequently implicated in the occurrence of adverse drug interactions. Recommendations are provided to minimize or avoid adverse drug reactions in the elderly. (c) 2000 by CVRR, Inc.
Nolan
Paul E.
PE
Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
Marcus
Frank I.
FI