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Geriatric drug therapy

R W Sloan

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Elderly Americans experience higher adverse drug effects due to altered pharmacokinetics. Understanding geriatric therapeutic principles improves prescribing and minimizes risks for older patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric pharmacology
    • Clinical therapeutics

    Background:

    • Older adults consume disproportionately high amounts of prescription medications.
    • Adverse drug effects are 1.5 to 3 times more common in geriatric patients, leading to hospitalizations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline general therapeutic principles for prescribing medications to elderly patients.
    • To enhance physician understanding for more effective drug management in geriatrics.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of pharmacokinetic alterations in geriatric patients.
    • Analysis of common drug categories and their specific risks in the elderly.
    • Description of general therapeutic guidelines tailored for older adults.

    Main Results:

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  • Pharmacokinetic parameters (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) are significantly altered in the elderly.
  • Specific side effects like orthostatic hypotension and anticholinergic effects pose particular hazards.
  • General therapeutic principles are presented for improved geriatric pharmacotherapy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Knowledge of geriatric therapeutic principles enables physicians to prescribe more effectively.
    • Improved prescribing can enhance patient compliance and minimize adverse drug events in older populations.
    • Tailored pharmacotherapy is crucial for safe and effective medication use in the elderly.