[Recomendations for the prevention of adverse drug reactions in older adults with dementia].
The elderly are one of the groups at greatest risk for adverse drugs reactions (ADR). The mean prevalence of these reactions in this population is 30%. Dementia is not an independent risk factor of ADR, but is the main condition that increases all risk factors (polypharmacy, comorbidity, inappropriate prescribing, drug-drug interactions, advanced age, and treatment adherence). The present article discusses revised and consensual recommendations for the prevention of ADR in the elderly, as well as recommendations specifically for dementia patients in relation to the management of comorbidity and cognitive, behavioral and psychological symptoms.
Gómez-Pavón
Javier
J
Servicio de Geriatría, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja, Madrid, España. javiergoneszpavon@ya.com
González García
Paloma
P
Francés Román
Inés
I
Vidán Astiz
Maite
M
Gutiérrez Rodríguez
José
J
Jiménez Díaz
Gregorio
G
Montero Fernández
Nuria Pilar
NP
Alvarez Fernández
Baldomero
B
Jiménez Páez
José María
JM
D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans