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Basic principles of prescribing for geriatric outpatients.

M A Carty1, D E Everitt

  • 1Division on Aging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Geriatrics
|June 1, 1989
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Drug use in older adults increases risks due to chronic conditions and reduced reserves. Individualized pharmacotherapy and careful monitoring are crucial for minimizing adverse effects and improving geriatric care outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Clinical Pharmacology

Background:

  • Older adults face higher risks of adverse drug events and morbidity.
  • Physiological changes in the elderly, including chronic conditions and reduced homeostatic reserve, contribute to these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the need for individualized pharmacotherapy in geriatric patients.
  • To highlight the importance of careful drug monitoring to mitigate risks in elderly populations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established principles in geriatric pharmacotherapy.
  • Clinical considerations for drug management in older adults.

Main Results:

  • Drug use in the elderly is associated with significant potential for adverse side effects.
  • Variability among elderly patients necessitates personalized treatment approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must recognize that pharmacotherapy is one aspect of geriatric care, carrying both benefits and substantial risks.
  • Minimizing risks associated with drug use in the elderly is a core responsibility of geriatric care providers.

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