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[Optimizing pharmacologic therapy for the elderly].

M J Norberto1, M Martínez, M C Cáceres

  • 1Departamento de Farmacología y Psiquiatría, Unidad de Investigación y Psicofarmacología Clínica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Extremadura, Badajoz.

Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|August 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Medication management for elderly patients requires individualized plans due to age-related changes in drug response. Nurses play a key role in monitoring adverse drug reactions and optimizing treatment efficacy and safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Pharmacology
  • Clinical Nursing

Context:

  • Aging population necessitates specialized medication management.
  • Elderly patients exhibit altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Purpose:

  • To analyze key considerations for medication in elderly patients.
  • To examine age-related changes influencing therapeutic responses and adverse reactions.
  • To provide recommendations for safe and effective medication administration and monitoring in older adults.

Summary:

  • The study reviews crucial aspects of geriatric pharmacotherapy, including age-associated pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic shifts.
  • It highlights variations in therapeutic outcomes and common adverse drug reactions in the elderly.
  • Individualized treatment plans and general administration guidelines are discussed.

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  • The importance of nursing roles in evaluating the benefit-risk balance and monitoring adverse events is emphasized.

    • Impact:

    • Informs healthcare providers on optimizing medication regimens for older adults.
    • Supports the development of targeted nursing interventions for geriatric pharmacovigilance.
    • Aims to improve patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness in the elderly population.