Dermatological drug dosage in the elderly.
The elderly population is increasing and drug dosing requires special considerations for efficacy and decreasing toxicity. This overview provides algorithms for adjusting drug and dosage based on current evidence-based knowledge with emphasis on drugs prescribed in dermatological practice.
Flammiger
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University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Maibach
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008657:Metabolic Clearance Rate; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D003879:Dermatologic Agents