title: Polypharmacy, Using New Treatments to Customize Care for Aging Patients and Adherence Present and Future.
abstract: Nearly 50% of HIV patients in the US are now over 50, and the problem of comorbidities associated with the aging process is becoming increasingly complicated. In this chapter, we will review the challenge of polypharmacy and suggest ways of minimizing drug-drug interactions. Newer medications and combinations that reduce the pill burden, and allow the healthcare provider to customize HIV treatment while remaining mindful of other medical issues will be addressed. Adherence to medication schedules and possible future alternative drug delivery systems will also be presented.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing and Health Science, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Mass., USA.
authors.forename: Leonard H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Alberts
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015897:Comorbidity; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005544:Forecasting; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence; D008875:Middle Aged; D019338:Polypharmacy
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents