title: [Iatrogenic agitation in elderly patient: prevalence, aetiologies and management].
abstract: Iatrogenic agitation is frequently drug-induced in the elderly. The management of the iatrogenic agitation is based on: a detailed analysis of the patient's medications, stopping non-essential drugs, prescribing drugs to the lowest and effective dose possible. This management of the iatrogenic agitation is also based on: adjustment of drugs according to renal function and limitation of polypharmacy. Special attention is necessary when prescribing treatments for patients with cognitive impairment.
authors: Groupe hospitalier Mondor (AP-HP), site hôpital Albert-Chenevier, département de médecine interne et gériatrie, 94010 Créteil cedex, France.
authors: Michèle
authors: M
authors: Dicko
authors: Philippe
authors: P
authors: Caillet
authors: Carmelo
authors: C
authors: Lafuente-Lafuente
authors: Elena
authors: E
authors: Paillaud
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs