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[Psychotropic agents in elderly persons].

J L Schelling

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |December 14, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Elderly patients exhibit altered drug responses, requiring reduced dosages for narcotics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics due to enhanced effects. This change precedes cognitive decline, impacting drug selection and management in geriatric care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Pharmacology
    • Neuroscience
    • Clinical Pharmacy

    Context:

    • Elderly patients display altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics compared to younger adults.
    • Age-related physiological changes can significantly influence drug metabolism and receptor sensitivity.
    • Understanding these changes is crucial for safe and effective medication management in older populations.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the modified responses of elderly patients to central nervous system (CNS) acting medications.
    • To highlight the necessity of dosage adjustments for specific drug classes in geriatric individuals.
    • To inform clinical practice regarding drug selection and adverse reaction management in the elderly.

    Summary:

    • Elderly individuals show enhanced therapeutic and adverse effects from narcotics, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics.

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  • Dosage reduction is consistently required in this population due to these heightened drug responses.
  • These modifications occur gradually and are observable even before the onset of senile dementia, underscoring the importance of age-specific prescribing.

    • Impact:

    • This research necessitates a re-evaluation of standard drug dosages for elderly patients.
    • It emphasizes the need for careful drug selection to minimize particularly disturbing adverse reactions in geriatric populations.
    • Clinical guidelines for prescribing CNS-active medications to the elderly should incorporate these findings for improved patient safety and outcomes.