Polypharmacy

Oscar A. Cepeda; John E. Morley

doi:10.1002/9781119952930.ch13

Polypharmacy

Oscar A. Cepeda, John E. Morley

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Abstract

Polypharmacy is a major risk for disability and hospitalization in older persons. Over-the-counter drugs need to be carefully examined. Changes in physiology increase the potential danger of drugs in older persons. Cheap drugs are usually safer and certainly more cost-effective.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine
Subtitle of host publication	Fifth Edition
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons
Pages	145-152
Number of pages	8
Volume	1
ISBN (Print)	9780470683934
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119952930.ch13
State	Published - Mar 12 2012

Keywords

Absorption
Compliance
Creatinine clearance
Cystatin C
Medical errors
Medications
Metabolism
Pharmacogenomics
Polypharmacy
Side effects

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