[Bladder storage and voiding dysfunctions : Side effects of drug therapy]

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Urology
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Bladder storage and voiding dysfunctions are prevalent in individuals aged 60 and above.
• Demographic shifts and aging populations increase the clinical significance of these conditions.
• Drug therapy is a primary treatment, necessitating awareness of side effects, especially with multiple medications in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the potential adverse effects of commonly prescribed medications for bladder storage and voiding symptoms.
• To highlight the importance of understanding drug side effects in the context of elderly polypharmacy.
• To provide clinicians with essential information for managing bladder dysfunction in older patients.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of prevalent therapeutic agents for bladder storage and voiding symptoms.
• Analysis of reported adverse effects associated with these agents.
• Focus on implications for the elderly population and multidrug administration.

Main Results:

• Identification of common medications used for bladder storage and voiding issues.
• Summarization of known potential adverse effects for each agent.
• Emphasis on risks associated with polypharmacy in geriatric patients.

Conclusions:

• Understanding the side effect profiles of bladder dysfunction medications is crucial for elderly patients.
• Careful consideration of potential adverse events is necessary when prescribing multiple drugs to older adults.
• This review serves as a guide to mitigate risks associated with pharmacotherapy for bladder symptoms in the aging population.